Hinterrugg

#512 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Hinterrugg 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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7566 ftProminence: 1542 ftCoordinates: 47°9'13"N, 9°18'19"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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Hinterrugg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chäserrugg, Zuestoll, Schibenstoll, Churfirsten.

~1920 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chäserrugg
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Chäserrugg is a mountain peak that offers breathtaking views and a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. At an elevation of 2,262 meters, it is the easternmost peak of the seven summits of the Churfirsten...
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zuestoll
24 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schibenstoll
14 min walk • The Schibenstoll 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.
~1890 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Churfirsten
10 min walk • Churfürsten is a mountain range in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. They form the natural boundary between the canton's Toggenburg and Sarganserland districts.