Ridge

Saxer Lücke

Appenzell / St. Gallen, Switzerland

Distance

2.6 mi4.2 km

Elevation

↑ 463 ft141 m

Effort

Moderate

Overview

Dramatic V-shaped notch in the Alpstein ridge with the row of Kreuzberge peaks lined up behind it. Ridge walk in from Staubern, or bigger loop from Ebenalp / Hoher Kasten.

Region

Appenzell / St. Gallen, Switzerland

Access

Cable car from Frümsen to Staubern, then a ~1 hour ridge walk to the notch. (Alternate: hike in from the Ebenalp / Hoher Kasten side.)

Effort

Moderate2.6 mi · ↑ 463 ft4.2 km · ↑ 141 m

Best Light

Sunset is flat - sunrise hits the peaks perfectly

Where I Slept

People camp near the viewpoint, but it's at your own risk - wild camping here is technically restricted even though it's a popular informal spot.

Tyler's Notes

Do this one for sunrise, sunset light is flat. If you're camping up top know it's a grey area - technically restricted, but a popular informal spot.

Reels from the spot