| Hulftegg Pass | |
|---|---|
 Hulftegg Pass and restaurant | |
| Elevation | 954 m (3,130 ft) |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 47°21′44″N 8°58′0″E / 47.36222°N 8.96667°E / 47.36222; 8.96667 |
Hulftegg Pass is a mountain pass in the Appenzell Alps between the Swiss cantons of Zurich and St. Gallen, located at 954 metres (3,130 ft) altitude.
It connects Mühlrüti in the municipality of Mosnang and Steg in the municipality of Fischenthal in the Töss Valley. The road is also served by a PostAuto bus route that operates between Bütschwil railway station and the pass summit, which is extended to Steg during the warmer months.[1]
The pass lies between the Toggenburg region in the canton of St. Gallen and the Töss Valley in the canton of Zurich. The pass road has a maximum grade of 10 percent. At the summit, located in the canton of St. Gallen, there is a popular restaurant, called Gasthaus Hulftegg,[2] with a large parking lot and nearby bus stop. From the pass, there are hiking trails to climb the surrounding peaks, including the Hörnli and the Schnebelhorn.
See also
References
- ^ "Hulftegg Pass between Toggenburg and the Töss Valley". PostBus Switzerland. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Gasthaus Hulftegg". www.hulftegg.ch. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
External links
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- Hulftegg Pass on Hikr
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