Rotsteinpass
A 1.7-mile point-to-point route in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland.
- 1.7 mi
- one way
- 1,967 ft
- climb
- 6,966 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Rotsteinpass is a 1.7-mile point-to-point route in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,300 ft and 6,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Rofisbach, about 3.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Freiheittürm, Bötzelchopf and Fälenschafberg. Leuenfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Schafbergblick and Campingplatz Jakobsbad are within about 6 miles. There are 20 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rotsteinpass for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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