Hoher Kasten
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| Hoher Kasten | |
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 View from the west |
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| Elevation | 1,794 m (5,886 ft) |
| Prominence | 204 m (669 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Säntis |
| Location | |
 Hoher Kasten
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| Location |  Switzerland |
| Range | Appenzell Alps |
| Coordinates | 47°17′0.8″N 9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°ECoordinates: 47°17′0.8″N 9°29′7.4″E / 47.283556°N 9.485389°E |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Aerial tramway |
The Hoher Kasten is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in Eastern Switzerland. It is located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen.
The summit is easily accessible with a cable car starting at Brülisau, south of Appenzell. A revolving restaurant, offering panoramic views, has been built on the top.
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