Hoher Kasten

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Hoher Kasten
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View from the west
Highest point
Elevation 1,791 m (5,876 ft)
Prominence 251 m (823 ft) [1]
Parent peak Säntis
Isolation 3.5 km (2.2 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 47°17′0.8″N9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°E / 47.283556; 9.485389 Coordinates: 47°17′0.8″N9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°E / 47.283556; 9.485389
Geography
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Hoher Kasten
Location in Switzerland
Location Appenzell Innerrhoden/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent range Appenzell Alps
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.

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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.

Ascents to Hoher Kasten and the neighbouring summit Kamor were already described in the early 19th century. [2]

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is the Wenneli at 1,540 metres.
  2. Johann Rudolf Steinmüller: Beschreibung der schweizerischen Alpen- und Landwirthschaft , Steinersche Buchhandlung, 1802.