Checkpoint Hochalp

The Hochalp is just five kilometers from the Schwägalp pass. It is another 250 meters higher than the famous pass at the foot of the Säntis and offers a breathtaking panorama of the Alpstein. And yes: not only the panorama, but also the steep ascent will take your breath away! Whoever pushes his bike here does not lose his honor or a lot of time.

Once at the top, the mountain inn appears beautifully located on the ridge and offers a magnificent view of the Säntis and the surrounding mountains from the sun terrace. The restaurant offers traditional cuisine and the famous Appenzeller Biber (gingerbread).

Caution is advised on the steep descent with some grazing grids. The entrance to the spur road begins in the typical Appenzell village of Urnäsch. The surrounding hamlets and villages with the typical Appenzell houses and farms are picturesquely embedded in the hills.