Hoher Kasten

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
View from the west
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
Hoher Kasten Location in Switzerland
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]

See also

• List of mountains of Switzerland accessible by public transport