Alpstein (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Alpstein are a subgroup of the Appenzell Alps in Switzerland. The Alpstein massif is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen. Despite it being rather low when compared to other Alpine peaks - the highest mountain is the S ntis at 2502 metres - the Alpstein, due to their northern "outpost" position only a short distance from Lake Constance are relatively tall when compared to the surrounding area. The range also includes the Altenalp T rm as the northernmost summit above 2,000 metres in Switzerland.