For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Säntis. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Säntis
Hiking route
· Ostschweiz/Liechtenstein
Vom Kronberg nach Weissbad
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Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
3:15 h
129 m
960 m
Ein prächtiger Gratweg mit dem dominierenden Säntis nebenan, aber mit Blick in alle Himmelsrichtungen, führt vom Kronberg hinunter nach Weissbad.
Hiking route
· Appenzell Alps
Wanderung Schäfler - Seealpsee in den Appenzeller Alpen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.8 km
7:30 h
800 m
1,570 m
Tag der Superlative
Der schönste Höhenweg (vom Schäfler zum Säntisgipfel), die attraktivste Gratwanderung (Lisengrat) und der schönste Bergsee des Alpstein (Seealpsee).
Hiking route
· Switzerland
Kronberg circuit to Jakobsbad
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.6 km
3:49 h
372 m
1,143 m
Panoramic circular tour with summit happiness for families from the Kronberg mountain station or alternatively via Berggasthaus Scheidegg, a day-long and robust circular hike. Always with the Säntis and the Alpstein panorama stretching far into the Glarus Alps in front of you. A rather quiet circuit away from the hustle and bustle on the easily accessible Kronberg.
Hiking route
· Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Schwägalp - Potersalp - Säntis
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
9.3 km
5:05 h
1,405 m
266 m
The strenuous climb is rewarded with a magnificent view!
Hiking route
· Säntisgebiet
Up and down with mount Säntis as backdrop
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.4 km
4:20 h
843 m
843 m
Even though Spitzli and Hoch Petersalp do not look as impressive as the Alpstein massif in the background, the ascent is quite challenging.
Hiking route
· Appenzell Alps
Von Weissbad zum Klosterspitz und Leuenfall
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
18.2 km
6:25 h
925 m
925 m
Die aussichtsreiche Rundwanderung im Appenzeller Land führt nach einem steilen Anstieg zum Klosterspitz als Panoramaweg durch ein Hochmoor und zu einem imposanten Wasserfall
Hiking route
· Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Your name in the summit book
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.4 km
4:20 h
799 m
809 m
You can expect a wonderful panoramic view of Lake Constance, the Säntis massif, the Glarus Alps and even the Rigi.
Hiking route
· Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Schwägalp - Tierwis - Säntis
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
4.4 km
3:10 h
1,186 m
64 m
Hike from Schwägalp to the king of the Alpstein - the Säntis.If you want to go high, choose this hiking route! As the shortest connection between Schwägalp and Säntis, this route requires a steep ascent and hikers who are free from giddiness! Difficult passages are secured with steel ropes. From Stütze 2, the Säntis summit can also be reached via suspension railway.
Hiking route
· Appenzell Alps
Appenzell, het huis in de rots
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.6 km
8:00 h
500 m
1,200 m
Dagtocht in het Alpsteingebergte in Appenzell die begint bij het beroemde Gasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli, het huis in de rots.
Hiking route
· Ostschweiz/Liechtenstein
Vom Kronberg via Blattendürren nach Urnäsch
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Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
3:15 h
181 m
1,002 m
Der aussichtsreiche Gratweg zwischen Kronberg und Hoch Petersalp verbindet die beiden Halbkantone Appenzell Inner- und Ausserrhoden, bevor er durch eine vielseitige Landschaft nach Urnäsch hinunter führt.
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Jakobsbad - Kronberg Rundwanderung über westlichen Grat by Suizo177
February 12, 2024
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Rundwanderung im Alpstein: Ebenalp - Aescher - Schäfler - Mesmer - Meglisalp - Wasserauen by Silvie
January 12, 2024
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Schwägalp - Potersalp - Säntis by Ela
Photo: Ela Weitz, Community
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Photo: Ela Weitz, Community
October 30, 2023
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