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Säntis – the mountain

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Breath-taking views at 2,502 metres above sea level!

From the 2,502 metre high summit, the view extends over 6 countries. The possibilities around Säntis and Schwägalp are as limitless as the panoramic view. Experiences in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Europe - events and special trips throughout the year - living Appenzell customs and cultural highlights - insights into the world of adventure - this, much more and the matching culinary offerings of our partner businesses: the cosy Gasthaus Passhöhe, the 3*Säntis - the hotel and the panorama restaurants on the Säntis summit can be found with us.

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Coordinates

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2'742'338E 1'235'619N

47.256134, 9.319255

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47°15'22.1"N 9°19'09.3"E

UTM

32T 524155 5233677

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Schwägalp
9107 Schwägalp
+41 71 365 65 65 http://www.saentisbahn.ch/ E-mail: kontakt@saentisbahn.ch

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