Appenzell Alps
The Appenzell Alps are a mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. They extend into the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen and are bordered by the Schwyz Alps to the southwest, the Glarus Alps to the south, and the Rätikon to the south-east, and cover an area of about. The highest summit is the Säntis, with an elevation of.
Sub-ranges
The range is split up into six sub-ranges:Alpstein- * Central group, highest summit: Altmann,
- * Northern group, highest summit: Säntis,
- * Southern group, highest summit: Roslen- or Saxerfirst, , highest summit: Gamsberg, Churfirsten, highest summit: Hinterrugg, Speer - Mattstock, highest summit: Speer,
Geography
Principal summits
The principal summits of the Appenzell Alps are:- Säntis,
- Girenspitz,
- Altmann,
- Gamsberg,
- Fulfirst,
- Wildhuser Schafberg,
- Wisswand,
- Alvier,
- Gauschla,
- Hinterrugg,
- Brisi,
- Frümsel,
- Zuestoll,
- Margelchopf,
- Silberplatten,
- Hundstein,
- Schibestoll,
- Leistchamm,
- Gamser Rugg,
- Kreuzberge,
- Marwees,
- Lütispitz,
- Speer,
- Mattstock,
- Schäfler,
- Federispitz,
- Gonzen,
- Hoher Kasten,
- Gulmen,
- Stockberg,
- Kronberg,
- Ebenalp,
- Hochalp,
Other interesting summits
- Kamor,
- Tanzboden,
- Tweralpspitz,
- Chrüzegg,
- Höchhand,
- Hundwiler Höhi,
- Gäbris,
- Schnebelhorn,
- Hörnli,
- Köbelisberg,
- Bachtel,