Appenzell Alps

At above sea level, Säntis () is the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland. It is also the culminating point of the whole Appenzell Alps, between Lake Walen and Lake Constance. Shared by three cantons, the mountain is a highly visible landmark thanks to its exposed northerly position within the Alpstein massif. As a consequence, houses called Säntisblick (English: Säntis view) can be found in regions as far away as the Black Forest in Germany. Säntis is among the most prominent summits in the Alps and the most prominent summit in Europe with an observation deck on

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mountain in the Appenzell Alps

mountain in the Appenzell Alps

The Gamsberg is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region of Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. Located in the Alvier group, it is the culminating point of the range lying between Lake Walenstadt and Toggenburg.

The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) is the highest peak of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks the town of Walenstadt and the lake in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible via the Chäserrugg cable car station (), above Unterwasser in Toggenburg.

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The Schnebelhorn is a mountain located near Fischenthal in the Töss Valley, between the cantons of Zurich (Oberland region) and St. Gallen (Toggenburg). At , it is the highest summit of the canton of Zurich.

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The Chäserrugg (or Käserrugg) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps located in the Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann municipality (Toggenburg region) in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, rising to above sea level.

The Brisi is a mountain of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by trail via the northern side, from the Toggenburg region.

The Gonzen is a high mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine Valley above Sargans, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies at the southeastern end of the Alvier chain ( or ''''), located southeast of the Churfirsten, together with the (from west to east): Gamsberg, Fulfirst, Alvier and Gauschla, among others.

The Alpstein are a subgroup of the Appenzell Alps in Eastern Switzerland. The Alpstein massif is located south of the village of Appenzell and extends across the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen. It is a popular tourist site.

The Ebenalp is the northernmost summit of the Alpstein in the Appenzell Alps, Switzerland. The mountain is a popular paragliding and hiking destination.

The Mattstock (also known as Mattstogg) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps with an elevation of , overlooking the Walensee in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies south of the Speer, on the range between the Toggenburg and the Linth valley. It is the Hausberg of Amden.

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Seealpsee is a lake in the Alpstein range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. At an elevation of 1,143.2 m, the surface area is . The lake can be reached by foot from Wasserauen or from Ebenalp. It is a popular tourist destination. A network of routes around Ebenalp connects Seealpsee with other notable sights in the Appenzell Alps, such as the Wildkirchli and Säntis. The Seealpsee provides hydroelectric power and drinking water to the town of Appenzell through the , which is run by the Feuerschaugemeinde.

The Tweralpspitz is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located near Wattwil in the canton of St. Gallen. With an elevation of , it is the highest point of the chain situated north of Ricken Pass.

The Stockberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Nesslau in the Toggenburg region in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies on the range west of the Säntis (Alpstein).

The Hochalp is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located south of Urnäsch in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.

thumb|left|upright|View from the summit Bachtel is a mountain of the Zurich Oberland, located between Hinwil and Wald in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It lies approximately halfway between the Schnebelhorn (the highest point in the canton) and Lake Zurich.

The Fulfirst is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Flums in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies between the Lake Walen () and the Alpine Rhine Valley. It has two summits: the Gross Fulfirst at , and the Chli Fulfirst at .

The Hundstein is a mountain in the Alpstein massif of the Appenzell Alps, located south of Schwende in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. It lies on the range east of the Altmann, between the valleys of the Seealpsee and the Fälensee.

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thumb|left|upright|On the summit The Hohgrat, also known as Grat, is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau (municipality of Fischingen) and St. Gallen (municipality of Mosnang, Toggenburg). Reaching a height of above sea level, it is the highest point of the canton of Thurgau.

Gäbris is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Gais in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.

The Gauschla () is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Sargans in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies between the Walensee and the Alpine Rhine Valley, and south-east of the Alvier (). It is part of the Alvier chain ( or ''''), located southeast of the Churfirsten, together with the (from west to east): Gamsberg, Fulfirst, Alvier and Gonzen, among others.

The Grenzchopf () is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Schwägalp Pass on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen.

The Höchhand () is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Goldingen in the canton of St. Gallen.

The Federispitz is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, situated in the canton of St. Gallen, with an elevation of . It lies south of the Speer and above the municipality of Schänis, overlooking the Walensee, the Linth Plain, and Lake Zurich.

The Frümsel is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.

The Chüemettler () is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps in the canton of St. Gallen, overlooking Obersee (Lake Zurich). It lies west of the Speer and north of the Federispitz mountains.

The Kamor is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps and has an elevation of . It is part of a mountain belt of the Alpstein massif which forms the western boundary of the Alpine Rhine Valley and is located on the border of the Swiss cantons Appenzell Innerrhoden and Canton of St. Gallen.

mountain of the Appenzell Alps

mountain of the Appenzell Alps

The Leistchamm () is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located east of Amden in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies to the west of the Churfirsten range, overlooking the Lake Walen ().

The Zuestoll is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.

The Wilkethöchi, or simply Wilket (), is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Dicken in the canton of St. Gallen.

The Furgglenfirst is a multi-summited mountain of the Alpstein massif of the Appenzell Alps located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen.

The Selun is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten range, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.

The Marwees is a mountain in the Alpstein massif of the Appenzell Alps, located south of Schwende in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. It lies on the range east of the Altmann, between the valleys of the Seealpsee and the Sämtisersee.

Wasserauen is a place in the district of Schwende in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland.

The Silberplatten is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps (Alpstein massif), overlooking the Schwägalp Pass in the canton of St. Gallen. Its summit is located southwest of the Grenzchopf, which marks the border with the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

thumb|left|upright|The Churfirsten: Hinterrugg, Schibenstoll, Zuestoll, Brisi, Frümsel and Selun (from left to right). Photo taken below the Rotstein Pass, Alpstein The Schibenstoll (or Scheibenstoll) is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.