Hoher Kasten
A viewpoint mountain at 1,794 m. The rotating restaurant on the summit completes one turn about every hour, offering views over the Rhine Valley and the mountains of Austria across the valley.
Hoher Kasten sits at the eastern end of the Alpstein range. From Brülisau, near Appenzell, a cable car takes about 8 minutes to reach the summit. The rotating restaurant on top turns roughly once an hour, with the wide Rhine Valley below and the mountains of Vorarlberg in Austria and Liechtenstein across the valley. To the north you can see Lake Constance. The summit has a geological trail, and the classic hike follows the ridge to Staubern before descending to the high lakes Fälensee and Sämtisersee, a 4–6 hour walk. The cable car has a maintenance period in winter, so check operating times before you go.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 08:00–18:00 (seasonal adjustments)
Nearby sights
- Ebenalp & Berggasthaus Aescher
- Seealpsee
- Appenzell
- Appenzell
- Säntis
- Säntis
- Appenzeller Schaukäserei
- Drei Weieren & Mühleggbahn