Viewpoint

Saxer Lücke

Appenzell / St. Gallen, Switzerland

Distance

3.7 mi

Elevation

↑ 1,148 ft

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

Moderate3.7 mi · ↑ 1,148 ft

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