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Schwägalp Passhöhe

Scenic stop · Switzerland

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Scenic stop · Switzerland. Updated October 2026.

About this place

Crosses the Appenzell Alps between Nesslau-Neu St. Johann in the upper Toggenburg and Urnäsch in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, with grades of up to 12%. The Berggasthaus Passhöhe stands a little below the road's high point, at the junction for the valley station of the Säntis cable car.

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7 km from Urnäsch

1,305 m above sea level

Around here

  1. 14kmHanel MotosWorkshop and moto shopN
  2. 7kmUrnäschNearest town

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