Stiefel
A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland.
- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 550 ft
- climb
- 4,919 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Stiefel is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,370 ft and 4,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Frümsen, about 2.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bogarten, Mittlere Dreifaltigkeit and Östliche Dreifaltigkeit. Leuenfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Schafbergblick and Campingplatz Jakobsbad are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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
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