Hinterrugg Explained

Hinterrugg
Elevation M:2306
Prominence M:470
Parent Peak:Gamsberg
Prominence Ref:[1]
Map:Switzerland
Location:St. Gallen, Switzerland
Range:Appenzell Alps
Coordinates:47.1537°N 9.3048°W

The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) is the highest peak of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks the town of Walenstadt and the lake in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible via the Chäserrugg cable car station (2,262 metres), above Unterwasser in Toggenburg.

The Hinterrugg is a well-known location for BASE jumping.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. [Swisstopo]
  2. It became famous through a 2011 YouTube video of a spectacular BASE jump through the Schattenbach canyon ('The Crack') by Jeb Corliss, "Grinding the Crack".