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Appenzell Innerrhoden

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Hoher Kasten Summit – Lake Sämtiser loop from Rüte

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Rüte

Hoher Kasten Summit – Lake Sämtiser loop from Rüte

Hard

4.8

(161)

848

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Hoher Kasten Summit – Lake Sämtiser loop from Rüte

05:28

12.8km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.13 km for 126 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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798 m

View of Brülisau and Säntis

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Beautiful view down to Brülisau with the Alpstein in the background... in 5 minutes you are in the village or 30 minutes up to the mountain inn Ruhesitz

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2.05 km

Gmeinhözli

Forest

3.65 km

Serpentine Ascent to Hoher Kasten

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The steep rise over hill and dale through several serpentines reveals a new great view on each loop. Unfortunately there is no break bank here, but the Hohe Kasten is not far away.

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4.84 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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5.73 km

Cliffside Trail Under Hoher Kasten

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A nice walking trail. It goes over hill and dale here and the path is often exposed.
The landscape is simply breathtaking and fascinatingly beautiful.

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5.81 km

View of Sämtisersee and Alpstein Mountains

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There is no all-round view from the marked position! However, if you hike along the path, there are excellent views overall (somewhat north and south): of the Hoher Kasten massif …

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8.36 km

Sämtisersee, Alpstein region
The picturesque Sämtisersee is located above Brülisau in the municipality of Rüte in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The Appenzell mountain lake is located at the foot …

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8.72 km

Lake Sämtiser

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Sämtisersee at 1200 meters
As with Fählensee, there is no outflow to be seen here. The water from both lakes flows underground and reappears in the Rhine Valley. Outflow or …

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9.15 km

Plattenbödeli Mountain Inn at Lake Sämtiser

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Plattenbödeli mountain inn since 1911 at 1284 m above sea level.
Unique landscape in the Alpstein.
1911 - Innkeeper Jos. Anton Dörig "Mattle" (great-grandfather of Platte Hans and grandfather of …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

3.26 km

3.04 km

1.98 km

145 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.04 km

2.15 km

2.04 km

1.18 km

190 m

137 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

18°C

9°C

71 %

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Hoher Kasten Summit – Lake Sämtiser loop from Rüte

View of Brülisau and Säntis

Serpentine Ascent to Hoher Kasten

Hoher Kasten Summit

Cliffside Trail Under Hoher Kasten

View of Sämtisersee and Alpstein Mountains

View of Sämtisersee

Lake Sämtiser

Plattenbödeli Mountain Inn at Lake Sämtiser

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