Federispitz

Federispitz is a mountain summit in canton St. Gallen that reaches 1865 meters in elevation. The peak sits on steep terrain where you can see across the surrounding Alpine landscape in all directions.

The mountain became a known climbing destination during the early Alpine exploration period in the 19th century. Its development as a hiking route reflected growing regional interest in mountain tourism and outdoor pursuits.

Local mountaineering groups maintain the network of trails leading to Federispitz summit, preserving traditional Swiss hiking routes for future generations.

The hike requires basic mountain walking skills and solid footwear since the route crosses steep sections. Starting early in the day gives you enough daylight to climb and descend without time pressure.

From the summit you can see both the flatter regions to the north and the Appenzell Alps to the east in a single view. This unusual perspective makes the transition between lowlands and true mountain terrain very clear.

Location: canton St. Gallen

Elevation above the sea: 1,865 m

GPS coordinates: 47.16660,9.08969

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24