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Appenzell Innerrhoden

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Ruhesitz Mountain Inn – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

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Mountain hikes & routes

Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Rüte

Ruhesitz Mountain Inn – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Ruhesitz Mountain Inn – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

04:25

9.11km

820m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.29 km for 127 m

After 4.81 km for 127 m

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12 m

Hoher Kasten Valley Station

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Brülisau-Hoher Kasten cable car since 1964
The cable car to the Hoher Kasten is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Since August 11, 1964, the cable car has reliably transported our guests …

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155 m

Catholic Parish Church of Brülisau

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Catholic parish church of Brülisau
A chapel was built here in 1478 - probably next to an old fortified tower.
In 1657 this chapel was enlarged.
1878/79 Construction of the …

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209 m

Brülisau Kastenbahn Parking

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Not really free anymore, that was the case

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471 m

View over Brülisau and the Hoher Kasten

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Right from the start of Brülisau you have great views straight away, which is why I really appreciate Brülisau as a starting point.

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2.13 km

Bench with a view of the valley

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with a wonderful view of the valley

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2.26 km

Berggasthaus Ruhesitz 1300 meters above sea level
The family-run business in Appenzellerland is in a quiet location above Brülisau. A clear view of the surrounding, enchanting mountains. The mountain inn …

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4.53 km

Hoher Kasten Summit

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Very nice view and easy to reach thanks to the cable car.
Accordingly, you are rarely alone here.

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9.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

2.74 km

1.32 km

1.15 km

156 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

1.96 km

1.56 km

1.50 km

475 m

461 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (920 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

27°C

13°C

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Ruhesitz Mountain Inn – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

Hoher Kasten Valley Station

Catholic Parish Church of Brülisau

Brülisau Kastenbahn Parking

View over Brülisau and the Hoher Kasten

Bench with a view of the valley

Ruhesitz Mountain Inn

Hoher Kasten Summit

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