Fulfirst, Mountain summit in canton St. Gallen, Switzerland
Fulfirst is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps with two distinct summits separated by a natural saddle, sitting between Walensee lake and the Rhine Valley. Both peaks rise to roughly 2.400 meters, making this a notable location on the regional ridge line.
Local alpine clubs developed marked trails across this mountain during the 19th century, creating connections between mountain huts and establishing it as a recognized hiking destination. These pathways became part of the wider network that made Alpine travel more accessible to visitors.
The mountain paths of Fulfirst integrate with traditional Swiss Alpine routes, forming part of the regional mountain hiking network.
Hiking routes to this summit are demanding and require good fitness and mountain experience to navigate safely. A mountain hut on the slopes offers shelter for those planning to spend time exploring the area.
This location offers hikers a rare vantage point where dramatic drops reveal the transition zone between Alpine terrain and lower valleys below. The position makes it a notable spot for observing how mountain landscape shifts to flatter geography.
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