- Brief description
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The romantic, lantern-lit Laternliweg is illuminated after dusk on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and every day over Christmas and New Year, from mid November to mid March, at «Säntis – the Hotel».
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Schwägalp
- Route
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Fernglas0.1 kmRestaurant Schwägalp0.2 kmGrand Tour Foto-Spot Säntis Gipfel0.2 kmSchwägalp0.2 kmGasthaus Passhöhe2.1 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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Enjoy this romantic stroll through the snow-covered forests of the Schwägalp Säntis nature adventure park, illuminated by myriad oil lamps along the well-maintained path. Warm yourself up with a hot drink from the Laternli bar. The bar is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 8 pm and daily over Christmas and New Year.
- Directions
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Around the Schwägalp
- Highest point
- 1,386 m
- Endpoint
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Schwägalp
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Good footwear, hiking, snow or trekking shoes
- Safety instructions
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In gusty, stormy weather the approx. 40-minute latern trail is not illuminated.
- Tips
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End the evening with a cosy fondue or raclette in the Passhöhe inn, in the "Säntis - das Hotel" or at the fondue bar.
- Additional information
- Public transportation
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By train to Urnäsch/Nesslau-Neu St.Johann station, continue by post bus in the direction of Schwägalp, Säntis cable car.
Information on journey times, connections and services can be found at www.sbb.ch.
- Parking
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Parking available at the valley station on the Schwägalp.
- Author
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The tour Schwägalp latern trail is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Appenzellerland
95
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Ebenalp
70
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Säntis / Schwägalp
25