Elevation 2,306 m Parent peak Gamsberg | Prominence 470 m Parent range Appenzell Alps | |
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Location St. Gallen, Switzerland Mountain range Churfirsten, Appenzell Alps Similar Chäserrugg, Brisi, Schibenstoll, Zuestoll, Selun | ||
The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) 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 (2,262 metres), above Unterwasser in Toggenburg.
Map of Hinterrugg, 9657 Alt St Johann, Switzerland
The Hinterrugg is a well-known location for BASE jumping.
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