Hoher Kasten
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| Hoher Kasten | |
|---|---|
 View from the west | |
| Elevation | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) |
| Prominence | 251 m (823 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Säntis |
| Location | |
  Hoher Kasten | |
| Location | Appenzell Innerrhoden/St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Range | Appenzell Alps |
| Coordinates | 47°17′0.8″N 9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°ECoordinates: 47°17′0.8″N 9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°E |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Aerial tramway |
The Hoher Kasten is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in Eastern Switzerland. It is located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen.
The summit is easily accessible with a cable car starting at Brülisau, south of Appenzell. A revolving restaurant, offering panoramic views, has been built on the top.
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View over the Alpstein from the summit
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Paragliding at Hoher Kasten
References
- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is the Wenneli at 1,540 metres.
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