Hoher Kasten – Top of Appenzell
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Intro
The views from the platform between Appenzell country and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley are striking, as is the ridge towards Kreuzberge. Since 1964, the cable car from Brülisau (bus from Weissbad) has run directly to the summit. A revolving restaurant with a sun terrace also stands on the extended platform as well as a circular trail around the summit which allows spectacular panoramic views over six countries.
Informative panorama boards and free telescopes with integrated peak identification explain the wider surroundings. Take a stroll or guided tour through the summit's Alpine garden and discover more than 300 species of Alpstein plants. A wheelchair-friendly panoramic trail with attractive viewing spots now leads in a large arc around the restaurant.
The newly created geologic hike also commences on the Hoher Kasten, explaining the shaping, folds and fractures of the rocky terrain on a total 17 boards. Gondola-style rail leads from Stauberenkanzel to the Rhine Valley – with the geological path leading further afar, via Saxerlücke to the Fählensee lake (total 3 hours 30 min).
Information
Altitude: 1794m
Accessibility:
Bus from Weissbad (Appenzell) to the Brülisau valley station, cable car to the Hoher Kasten
View: Alpstein (Säntis), Appenzell, Rhine Valley
Attractions: Over 400 km of alpine hiking trails, all in top condition, Geological Panorama Hiking Trail, summit hike on Europa Rundweg Circular Trail and alpine garden
Culinary aspects: Revolving restaurant and sun terrace, regional specialities, breakfast buffets on weekends
Overnight stays: no
Groups: Revolving restaurant: 84, maximum 98 seats, middle floor with separate halls for 70 and 80, max 150 guests. Seminar room with 20 places
Winter: Cable car and restaurant open all year round from April until end of February, March ceased due to maintance reasons; no winter sports operations.
Special comments: Exclusive Fullmoon dinner and special evenings rides
Please note: Buy your tickets on arrival at the station or via « Hoher Kasten » App.
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Contact
Hoher Kasten Drehrestaurant und Seilbahn AG
Dorf 22
9058
Brülisau
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)71 799 13 22
info@hoherkasten.ch
hoherkasten.ch
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