Schwägalp Pass
Schwägalp Pass (el. 1,278 m or 4,193 ft) is a high mountain pass in the Alps between the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.
| Schwägalp Pass | |
|---|---|
 Aerial tramway up Säntis from Schwägalp | |
| Elevation | 1,278 m (4,193 ft) |
| Traversed by | Road |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Range | Alps |
| Coordinates | 47°15′42″N 09°19′50″E |
  Schwägalp Pass Location of Schwägalp Pass | |
It connects Nesslau-Neu St. Johann in Toggenburg in St. Gallen and Urnäsch in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is named after the Schwägalp peak (el. 1,360 m or 4,462 ft) on the north face of Säntis (el. 2,502 m or 8,209 ft), which is the starting point of the aerial tramway to the top of Säntis. It was built in 1935.
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- List of highest paved roads in Europe
- List of mountain passes
- List of the highest Swiss passes
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