Schwägalp Pass
Schwägalp
Switzerland · Appenzell Ausserrhoden / St. Gallen
1,278m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,278m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 7
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SUrnäsch
18 km · max 10%
▲Schwägalp Pass (1,278m)
Descent
ENesslau
Connects the Toggenburg valley with Appenzell. Gateway to the Säntis cable car, highest peak in the Alpstein massif. Year-round road with views of the distinctive Säntis summit.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑885m gain
↓938m loss
928m → 1,305m → 875m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
7
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.2786°N, 9.3200°E
- Start (Urnäsch)
- 47.3208°N, 9.2806°E
- End (Nesslau)
- 47.2292°N, 9.2033°E
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