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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Chäserrugg – Hinterrugg loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Toggenburg
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Chäserrugg – Hinterrugg loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

Hard

5.0

(2)

14

hikers

Chäserrugg – Hinterrugg loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

08:21

17.4km

1,430m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 16, 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 9.21 km for 41 m

After 9.32 km for 41 m

After 11.2 km for 587 m

After 14.5 km for 1.39 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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132 m

Iltiosbahn Funicular

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Wikipedia:
The 1195 meter long railway starts at 911 m above sea level. M. below the Früheweid in underwater. The threshold height in the mountain station Iltios lies at 1339 …

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2.75 km

Iltios Mountain Station and Mountain Inn

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Iltios Mountain Restaurant
A stopover on the way to the summit, an ice cream break on the Klangweg trail, or the starting point of a hike – all roads lead …

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3

8.39 km

Chäserrugg

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At 2,262 m above sea level M. is one of the most modern and highest located restaurants in the Alps. The culinary temple was planned by the world-famous architects Herzog …

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8.56 km

Chäserrugg Mountain Station

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5

9.02 km

Hinterrugg

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The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) is the highest peak (2306 m above sea level) of the Churfirsten group in the Appenzell Alps.

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9.15 km

Hinterrugg Summit

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The highest of the 7 Churfirsten, actually only a few meters higher than the very near Chäserrugg.

Who wonders that there is no summit cross at the top: Just descend …

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13.7 km

Sellamatt Mountain Inn

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Berghotel Alp Sellamatt, Alt St. Johann
For more than 60 years, the Lötscher family has run the renowned mountain hotel on Alp Sellamatt. Three generations live and work under one …

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

6.33 km

1.61 km

1.46 km

581 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

6.49 km

1.29 km

1.04 km

720 m

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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