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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Appenzell Alps
Alpine Climbing
· Säntisgebiet
Altmann via East Ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
III+3c
moderate
18.1 km
9:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
Great limestone ridge climb of difficulty grade 3 on grippy rock. Descent via normal route somewhat polished.
Alpine Climbing
· Säntisgebiet
Wild garlic + s´ Schlüsselblüemli (Wild garlic, Schattenwand/Mutteliwand)
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Difficulty
6a
moderate
6 km
5:30 h
714 m
714 m
Slab and water groove climbing on solid and rough Schratten limestone surrounded by a beautiful alpine landscape with views to Säntis, Wildhauser Schafberg and the Churfirsten, well to very well protected, routes are rappelled
Alpine Climbing
· Canton of St. Gallen
Schafberg ridge (Schafbergwand, Wildhaus Schafberg)
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Difficulty
5c+
moderate
6.2 km
7:30 h
877 m
877 m
Varied ridge and enjoyable climbing with short more difficult sections that are well to very well protected, fantastic views of the surrounding mountains
Alpine Climbing
· Säntisgebiet
Family route (Stoss)
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Difficulty
VI+5c+
moderate
7.2 km
7:00 h
675 m
675 m
Well protected route on rough, solid limestone along fantastic water grooves
Alpine Climbing
· Appenzell Alps
Schafberg wall (1,908 m) Schafberg ridge VI
recommended route
Difficulty
VI5cT4
difficult
8.7 km
7:30 h
820 m
820 m
The Schafberg ridge offers 10 pitches of classic ridge climbing in the beautiful Alpstein. After the climb, you cruise down from Gamplüt to Wildhaus with a scooter.
Alpine Climbing
· Schwende-Rüte
Alpstein marathon
recommended route
Difficulty
6b+
difficult
4.3 km
10:00 h
677 m
673 m
From the parking lot, go on foot towards Bollenwees (about 2 hours)
Alpine Climbing
· Appenzell Alps
Kreuzberg III - Wide Südrippli
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Difficulty
3cT6
moderate
9.9 km
5:00 h
750 m
750 m
Easy pleasure climbing route in the Alpstein.
Alpine Climbing
· Switzerland
Kreuzberg III - South Rippli
recommended route
Difficulty
III+3c
difficult
10 km
7:30 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
From Sax, drive to Nasseel (813m) where you begin the ascent towards Saxerlücke. Then continue to Roslenalp (1767m), from where you can already see the saddle between the third and fourth Kreuzberg. This still has to be overcome before you have several very well secured climbing routes at airy height ahead of you. The descent follows the same route as the ascent.
Overview of climbing routes at III Kreuzberg:
* Narrow South Rippli: 4b (4a obligatory)* Wide South Rippli: 3c (3c obligatory)* Sandürliweg: 5c (5b obligatory)* Schwartenpfeiler: 6a (5c obligatory)
Alpine Climbing
· Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
Thurgauerweg/Langstraße (6a, 5c+ mandatory, 6 pitches)
recommended route
Difficulty
6a+
difficult
5.5 km
5:19 h
743 m
743 m
Beautiful, varied route on absolutely solid rock and non-botanical terrain. Protection is ok with a few friends and slings. Gorgeous atmosphere!
Alpine Climbing
· Switzerland
Over the Moon to Mattstogg
recommended route
Difficulty
V+5b
moderate
4.8 km
6:30 h
570 m
570 m
Beginner-friendly sport climbing route

