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Mountain in Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hoher Kasten is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in Eastern Switzerland. It is located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen.
Hoher Kasten | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) |
Prominence | 251 m (823 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Säntis |
Coordinates | 47°17′0.8″N 9°29′7.4″E |
Geography | |
Location | Appenzell Innerrhoden/St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Aerial tramway |
The summit is easily accessible with a cable car starting at Brülisau, south of Appenzell. 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.[2]
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