To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

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To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

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To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

07:32

14.4km

1,170m

Hiking

You can be sure of a spectacular 360-degree panorama on this circular hike. From the summit of Säntis you have a view of no less than six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France. No wonder, as it is the highest mountain in the Alpstein and the Lake Constance…

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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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 951 m for 3.81 km

After 5.27 km for 11 m

After 5.38 km for 4.71 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Start of the Steep Ascent to Grauchopf on Säntisweg

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This is where the steepest part of the climb to the peak of the Grauchopf begins.

The climb is pretty exposed and It can get windy. You'll need proper hiking gear including strdy shoes. Be especially careful in wet weather.

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3.07 km

Tierwis Mountain Inn

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After the climb, be sure to take a break at the inn! Great location with a beautiful view. Incredibly friendly people and great food!

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4.54 km

Himmelsleiter (Säntis Summit Ascent)

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A challenge on the first ascent. Easily doable for ambitious hikers who are sure-footed, have a head for heights and are equipped with the right hiking footwear. Be careful of …

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4.83 km

Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

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At 2,502 meters, the Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein Mountains. The Säntis lies on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Aargau, and St. Gallen. The …

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4.99 km

Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

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Mountain inn with overnight accommodation and a large terrace

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7.88 km

Nasenlöcher Route

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We took the Noseholes route on the way back because we thought it was less steep. However, the descent via Tierwies is easier as it is better secured. It is better to choose the Noseholes route uphill!

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

3.99 km

1.52 km

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

4.03 km

1.30 km

519 m

428 m

197 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Berggasthaus Tierwies – Himmelsleiter Runde von Wildhaus Lisighaus

The descent was tough. Luckily it was dry. Sure-footedness required, otherwise there is a risk of a serious fall in various places. It is not without reason that there are almost no photos of the descent.

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August 11, 2022,Schwägalp - Nasenlöcher - Säntis - Tierwies - Schwägalp

Finished work a little earlier and then "quickly before it got dark" from the Schwägalp over the nostrils up to the Säntis and down again via Tierwies. Was just enough without having to unpack the headlamp.

This time again crawled into both nostrils.

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August 10, 2024,Säntis Runde, Nasenlöcher Route

Do not use this option in wet conditions; no rain for at least 48 hours.

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October 7, 2023,Säntis - Runde von Schwägalb

The area is beautiful. The view is sensational when the weather is clear! But surefootedness is required, otherwise you will want to climb higher

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October 7, 2023,07.10.23 Alpsteintour 💗 über die Nasenlöcher-Route auf's Öhrli, Säntis, Girenspitz, Tierwis, Schwägalp mit tierischen Begegnungen 😍😍😍

the nostril route is marked blue/white T4, Öhrli is not marked T4+ and the paths to Säntis and the descent of course still require a head for heights (T3)

To be honest, after yesterday's really brilliantly beautiful tour on the Schesaplana, I didn't want to go out at first... the next tour can almost just be "abandoned"... but no, things …

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October 28, 2022,28.10.22 Alpstein 💗 Nasenlöcher Route - Öhrli - Girenspitz 😄😍😍 und zum Schluss in wunderbarer Abendstimmung 🥰🥰🥰

A head for heights is required on the blue/white marked path via the Nose Holes Route (T4), a path that leads up in the shade and has slight scrambling spots 😄👍, on the unsigned and unmarked short ascent/descent to the Öhrli (T4), which only can be reached with a little scrambling 😄👍. The red and white marked paths just before …

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November 2, 2024,02.11.24 Kraxeltour 😄 im Alpstein ❤️ mit Sunset beim Abstieg 😍😍😍 (Nasenlöcher-Route, Öhrli, Hüenerberg, Säntis, Girenspitz, Tierwis, ab Schwägalp)

The Nostrils route is a bit more attractive in summer because you're glad for the shade, but it wasn't cold today and I've never walked the route this year and above all I wanted to enjoy the sunset atmosphere on the descent from Säntis and it was just beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

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July 10, 2025,10.07.25 Kraxeltour im Alpstein ❤️😄 über die Nasenlöcher-Route auf's Öhrli, Gratüberschreitung Höchnideri zum Hüenerberg 😍😍😍 - Abstieg über Tierwis zur Schwägalp im wunderbaren Abendlicht 🥰🥰🥰

Today it was clear: It was going to be something challenging, just to our liking 😄😍🤗.
The choices were the Speer climbing route, the Hundstein, or this wonderfully varied route via the Nasenlöcher, with a small but lovely detour to the unmarked Öhrli (T4). Always a pleasure! This was followed by the charming, partly exposed ridge traverse from Höchnider over …

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October 2, 2023

You can be sure of a spectacular 360-degree panorama on this circular hike. From the summit of Säntis you have a view of no less than six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France. No wonder, as it is the highest mountain in the Alpstein and the Lake Constance region

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