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.

Hinterrugg
North view of the Churfirsten with the Hinterrugg on the right
Highest point
Elevation	2,306 m (7,566 ft)
Prominence	470 m (1,540 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Gamsberg
Coordinates	47°9′13.2″N 9°18′17.4″E
Geography
Hinterrugg Location in Switzerland
Location	St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent range	Appenzell Alps

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

References

External links

• Hinterrugg - the highest of the seven Churfirsten peaks

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