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

Hinterrugg – Chäserrugg loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Toggenburg
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Hinterrugg – Chäserrugg loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Hard

5.0

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Hinterrugg – Chäserrugg loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

07:10

16.4km

1,190m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 15, 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 8.30 km for 41 m

After 8.41 km for 41 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.45 km

Klangmühle (Sound Mill)

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The sound mill is in the stable. Great view!

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2

1.85 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

4.46 km

Stöfeli Mountain Restaurant

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4

5.86 km

Downhill Trail Next to Ski Lift

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from Stöffeli very steep to ski lift - sometimes push a little

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5

8.27 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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8.40 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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9.02 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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16.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

3.53 km

2.75 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.50 km

5.44 km

2.62 km

470 m

364 m

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Tuesday 19 May

12°C

6°C

89 %

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