| Hinterrugg | |
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North view of the Churfirsten with the Hinterrugg on the right |
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| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) |
| Prominence | 470 m (1,542 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Gamsberg |
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Hinterrugg
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| Location | Switzerland |
| Range | Appenzell Alps |
The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) is the highest mountain 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 (2,262 metres), above Unterwasser in Toggenburg