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It seems like Alpstein won't get rains on Sunday (before evening), so the aim is to go to Säntis and nearby peaks.

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Note, in case of possible thunderstorms I will cancel/move this hike.

Difficulty: T4, alpine hiking trail. Altmann is T5-, but can be skipped by whoever doesn't want to do it.

Meeting point and time: Zurich HB, below the blue angel at 06:25. We take a IC3 train at 06:38, change in Sargans and Buchs. We are at Wildhaus, Dorf bus station at 08:28.

Getting back: Bus/train connection from Schwägalp, Passhöhe every hour at xx:18 and xx:32 until 18:32.

Approximate route: https://schweizmobil.ch/de/tour/294922819
Profile: 16km, 2050m up, 1800m down.

Pace: Moderate (~500 uphill meters / hour), no running. Please make sure you know what that pace is before joining.

Lunch: We bring our own food and have lunch at around 13:00.

Recommended gear: Hiking shoes/boots; Waterproof jacket in case it rains; Sunscreen; Sunglasses.

Weather: ~16°C is expected in Säntis, and no rain. This hike will take place in any weather except thunderstorms.

Disclaimer: I am not a mountain guide. Everybody joins at his/her own risk. I am not responsible for anything.

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