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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hochalp East (1,525 m) – Hochalp 1.521 meters loop from Urnäsch

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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hochalp East (1,525 m) – Hochalp 1.521 meters loop from Urnäsch

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Hochalp East (1,525 m) – Hochalp 1.521 meters loop from Urnäsch

06:33

19.5km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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After 11.3 km for 873 m

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Waypoints

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5.31 km

Hochalp East (1,525 m)

Highlight • Summit

Great vantage point at 1525 m east of the Hochalp mountain inn, worth a detour.

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2

5.66 km

Hochalp Summit (1,530 m)

Highlight • Summit

Hochalp summit (1530 m) offers superb panoramic views. The summit lies slightly south of the path between the Hochalp restaurant (1521 m, to the west) and the secondary summit Hochalp Ost (1525 m).

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3

6.11 km

Hochalp Summit

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The view is really phenomenal. The hardships of the climb are worthwhile. The Hochalp is hosted!

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4

6.16 km

Hochalp 1.521 meters

Highlight • Summit

Very friendly hosts on the Hochalp again since summer 2021. Open daily during the summer holidays, otherwise closed on Mondays. Open on nice weekends in winter. Recommended barley soup and cold dishes. Great view of the Säntis and the Alpstein.

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5

6.63 km

View of the Swiss Countryside

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Very nice view over the hills and mountains of the lower Toggenburg and the Töss spring area.

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6

12.1 km

Small Waterfall with Pool

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Exists, but nothing worth mentioning...

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17.2 km

Schönauwald

Forest

8

17.9 km

Wildbret Alpenblick Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Coffee ☕️, refreshing drinks 🥤, ice cream 🍦 and homemade items.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

4.52 km

3.42 km

2.11 km

387 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

4.94 km

3.99 km

3.27 km

1.14 km

223 m

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