September is a great time to travel and not just because the people are back from their vacation but usually the weather is fantastic too. We took advantage of that and took the cable car from the Schwägalp to the highest mountain in the region.
The Säntis is 2501m above sea level and part of the Alpstein, The panorama is great and one can see Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and some peaks from Italy as well as Switzerland.
There is a old weather station at the top was built in 1882, and it's fully automated these days.
In the past, the Appenzeller land was a closed off regions and as such is home of a lot of traditions. One that is still practiced every year is leading the younger cows up the the alpine meadows in the spring and bringing them back home again in the fall. In the fall, it's called Alpabfahrt. The Senn (care taker) and his helpers dress up in the traditional uniform with a red vest and yellow pants. How to get the leather pants this yellow, is a closely guarded secret, like the recipe for the Appenzeller cheese.
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