Gäbris, Mountain summit in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland

Gäbris is the northernmost Swiss Prealps summit above 1200 metres, reaching 1246.8 m above sea level above Gais in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It rises above the many scattered Appenzell hills, some of which reach 1100 metres but often remain unnamed. The next higher point is the Fäneren, just over 6¾ km south on the northern edge of the Alpstein massif. On a secondary summit at 1246 m, 300 m south of the main peak, stands the Restaurant Oberer Gäbris, a few hundred metres east of the Untere Gäbris, known as the "Buuregäbris".

Medieval paths on and around this mountain connected settlements across the region from long ago. Over time these routes became established links between communities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden that people still use today.

Local farmers maintain grazing traditions on these slopes and produce cheese using time-honored techniques that shape how the landscape looks today. This way of life connects people to the mountain as a living workspace rather than just a scenic destination.

Well-marked hiking trails climb the mountain from several starting points, with the route from Gais taking around two hours at a moderate pace. Wear sturdy shoes as the paths can become slippery in wet conditions.

The main summit reaches 1,246.8 m, making Gäbris the northernmost Swiss Prealpine peak above 1,200 m. The next higher point, the Fäneren, lies about 6.75 km south at the edge of the Alpstein massif. A secondary summit 300 m south holds the Restaurant Oberer Gäbris, while the Untere Gäbris, called the "Buuregäbris", lies a few hundred metres east.