Appenzell Alps

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Appenzell Alps
Appenzeller Alpen
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Churfirsten group, with the Schibestoll, Zuestoll, Brisi, Frümsel and Selun (left to right)
Highest point
Peak Säntis
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Geography
Country Switzerland
Cantons Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen and Zurich
Parent range Western Alps
Borders on Glarus Alps, Rätikon and Schwyz Alps
Topo map Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Appenzell Alps (German: Appenzeller Alpen) are a mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. They extend into the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen and are bordered by the Glarus Alps to the west and the Rätikon to the south-east.

Sub-ranges

The range is split up into six sub-ranges:

  • Alpstein, central group, highest summit: Altmann, 2,435 m
  • Alpstein, northern group, highest summit: Säntis, 2,502 m
  • Alpstein, southern group, highest summit: Roslen- or Saxerfirst, 2,151 m
  • Alviergruppe, highest summit: Gamsberg, 2,385 m
  • Churfirsten, highest summit: Hinterrugg, 2,306 m
  • Speer - Mattstock, highest summit: Speer, 1,950 m

Geography

Principal summits

The principal summits of the Appenzell Alps are:

Other interesting summits

  • Kamor, 1,751 m
  • Tanzboden, 1,443 m
  • Chrüzegg, 1,314 m
  • Gäbris, 1,247 m
  • Hörnli, 1,133 m
  • Köbelisberg, 1,131 m
  • Bachtel, 1,115 m

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See also

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