Hoher Kasten
| Hoher Kasten | |
|---|---|
View from Brüllisau | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) |
| Prominence | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Parent peak | Säntis |
| Coordinates | 47°17′0.8″N 9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°E |
| Geography | |
Hoher Kasten Location in the Alps Hoher Kasten Location in Switzerland Hoher Kasten Location in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden Hoher Kasten Location in the canton of St. Gallen | |
| Location |
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| Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Aerial tramway |
The Hoher Kasten is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps in Eastern Switzerland, overlooking the Alpine Rhine Valley, which forms the Austria–Switzerland and Liechtenstein–Switzerland borders. It is located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen. 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.