| 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 / 47.153667°N 9.304833°E / 47.153667; 9.304833 |
| Geography | |
Hinterrugg Location in Switzerland Show map of SwitzerlandHinterrugg Location in the canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen | |
| Location | St. Gallen |
Country | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
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 m [7,421 ft]), above Unterwasser in Toggenburg.
The Hinterrugg is a well-known location for BASE jumping.2
References
References
- Swisstopo maps
- 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".