Oberer Rotstein

Oberer Rotstein is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,258 metres. Oberer Rotstein is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Chlosterspitz and Maria Hilf Pilgrimage Chapel.

Peak
is a peak.

Peak
The is a peak of the massif, located in the canton of , on the ridge between and the . It is the northernmost peak rising above 2,000 metres in . is situated 4 km south of Oberer Rotstein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ebenalp and Appenzell.

Locality
The is the northernmost summit of the in the Appenzell Alps, . The mountain is a popular paragliding and hiking destination. is situated 3½ km southeast of Oberer Rotstein.

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is a village, though considered as a town by the FSO, and the capital of the canton of in . has no municipal government of its own; rather, the different parts of belong to and are governed by the districts and Schwende-Rüte.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4½ km east of Oberer Rotstein.

Oberer Rotstein

Latitude
47.30605° or 47° 18′ 22″ north
Longitude
9.37475° or 9° 22′ 29″ east
Elevation
1,258 metres (4,127 feet)
Open location code
8FVF894F+CW
Geo­Names ID
11783786
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