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Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The view of the Kreuzberge from the summit of Mutschen (2,122 m). To the right (east) are Liechtenstein and Austria.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
From the start of the hike you can see the summit of Hoher Kasten with its distinctive tower and the gondola up to the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The view west from Hoher Kasten, including the Samtisersee Lake in the valley.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
From the Hoher Kasten summit looking north you can see the rolling hills of the Appenzell district as well as the Bodensee (and Germany behind it) on a clear day.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The ridge looking west from Hoher Kasten. The Geological Trail runs along this ridge.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
From the Geological Trail along the ridge there are fantastic views, including Santis in the distance.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The Fahlensee, seen from the Geological Trail along the ridge.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The Ridge Trail has some exposed and narrow sections.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The narrow trail along the ridge.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
Hochhus Peak behind a wildflower field.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/10/2018
The impressive Kreuzberge seen from Saxer Lucke.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/11/2018
From the summit of Mutschen, looking southeast you can see both Liechtenstein and Austria, past the Rhein River.