Nosshalden

Nosshalden is a locality in Hundwil, Bezirk Hinterland, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and has an elevation of 1,390 metres. Nosshalden is situated nearby to the locality Langälpli, as well as near Kleinbetten.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kronberg and Säntis.

Kronberg

Peak

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The Kronberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, located west of Appenzell and north of Säntis. Its summit, which features a restaurant, is at 1,663-metre-high.

Säntis

Peak

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At 2,501.9 metres above sea level, Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland. It is also the culminating point of the whole Appenzell Alps, between Lake Walen and Lake Constance. Säntis is situated 4 km southeast of Nosshalden.

Schwägalp Pass

Mountain saddle

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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 southwest of Nosshalden.