Hoch Petersalp
Hoch Petersalp is a peak in Hundwil, Bezirk Hinterland, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and has an elevation of 1,590 metres. Hoch Petersalp is situated nearby to the locality Grossbetten, as well as near Bälmli.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kronberg and Schwägalp Pass.
Kronberg
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Kronberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located west of Appenzell in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. Its 1,663-metre-high summit can be accessed by cable car.
Schwägalp Pass
Mountain saddle
Photo: Breeze, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Schwägalp Pass is a high mountain pass in the Appenzell Alps between the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. The pass is named after the Schwägalp peak on the north face of Säntis. The pass road has a maximum grade of 12 percent. Schwägalp Pass is situated 3½ km south of Hoch Petersalp.
Jakobsbad railway station
Railway station
Jakobsbad railway station is a railway station in the district of Gonten, in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. It is located on the 1,000 mm metre gauge Gossau–Wasserauen line of Appenzell Railways. Jakobsbad railway station is situated 4 km north of Hoch Petersalp.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Urnäsch and Gonten.
Urnäsch
Village
Photo: Schofför, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Urnäsch is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. Urnäsch is situated 4 km northwest of Hoch Petersalp.
Gonten
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Gonten District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. Gonten is situated 5 km northeast of Hoch Petersalp.
Meglisalp communal alp, Maria zum Schnee chapel, alpine buildings, and inn
Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Meglisalp communal alp, Maria zum Schnee chapel, alpine buildings, and inn is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km southeast of Hoch Petersalp.
Hoch Petersalp
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,590 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Hundwil, Bezirk Hinterland, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
47.28602° or 47° 17′ 10″ northLongitude
9.31223° or 9° 18′ 44″ eastElevation
1,590 metres (5,217 feet)Open location code
8FVF78P6+CVGeoNames ID
6939445
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Hoch Petersalp from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Hoch Petersalp”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Grossbetten and Bälmli.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Spitzli and Chräzerenpass.
Switzerland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Zurich, Berne, Geneva, and Basel.
Curious Peaks to Discover
Uncover intriguing peaks from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Simonizer, CC BY-SA 2.0 de.