Mount Säntis

Mount Säntis is a spectacular site in the northeast of Switzerland. With 2502 meter above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the area and therefore very exposed to wind and weather. It is also perfectly suited as a host for terrestrial communication devices. At the top, there are many antennas, some of them attached to a pylon that rises 123 meter above ground. You can hike up to the top - rather strenuous but very awarding - or you can ride the aerial tramway. There are restaurants at the top and - if weather permits - you will enjoy a georgeous view. You will not only see the Swiss alps, but also way into Austria and Germany.

See www.saentisbahn.ch for more details (the website is available in German, French and English).

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Location of mount Säntis, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland	Mount Säntis seen from 8 km above ground

Mount Säntis looking from south towards north	Mount Säntis looking from north towards south

Pictures of mount Säntis:

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Mount Säntis seen from Schwägalp (base of the aerial tramway)	Station at the top of mount Säntis seen from Schwägalp

Looking from mount Säntis down to Schwägalp	Top of mount Säntis

Top of mount Säntis with mountain range "Kurfirsten" in the distance	Platform at the top of mount Säntis

Tibet monument at the top of mount Säntis	Covered stairway and meteo station on top of mount Säntis


Meteo station and antenna pylon	Antenna pylon, 123 meters high	Inside the antenna pylon, looking up

Panorama looking from top of mount Saentis towards north

Panorama looking towards north

Panorama looking from top of mount Saentis towards south

Panorama looking towards south ("Kurfirsten")