Zigzag up to Hoher Kasten

Hiking tip up to Hoher Kasten.

The hike up to Hoher Kasten starts by the Church Brülisau, on a paved road. It then heads left over a stream, Horstbach. The next stage of the hike continues along the stream and over fields as well as a bog. Finally, you arrive at the Alp Fulen. Via the Berggasthaus Ruhesitz, the way continues up to Alp Soll. After hiking up a few strenuous zigzag curves you will reach the altitude of Hoher Kasten-Staubern. From there on out it is only a short way up to Hoher Kasten. Take a well-deserved break and enjoy the magnificent view from above.

 

Places along the route

Brülisau – Waldschaft – Alp Fulen – Ruhesitz – Alp Soll – Wenneli – Kastensattel – Hoher Kasten

Contact

Appenzellerland Tourismus AI
Hauptgasse 38, 9050 Appenzell
Phone +41 71 788 96 41
info@dont-want-spam.appenzell.ch
www.appenzell.ch

Map

SwitzerlandMobility

Type of hiking tour

Hiking in the mountain

Difficulty

easy

Length

7.80 km

Ascent

938 m

Descent

76 m

Time

3 hours 15 minutes

Starting point / End

Brülisau / Hoher Kasten