At 2,501.9
metres above sea level,
Säntis is the highest
mountain in the
Alpstein massif of northeastern
Switzerland. It is also the culminating point of the whole
Appenzell Alps, between
Lake Walenstadt and
Lake Constance. Shared by three
cantons, the mountain is a highly visible landmark thanks to its exposed northerly position within the Alpstein massif. As a consequence, houses called
Säntisblick (English:
Säntis view) can be found in regions as far away as the
Black Forest in Germany. Säntis is among the
most prominent summits in the Alps and the
most prominent summit in Europe with an observation deck on the top. The panorama from the summit is spectacular. Six countries can be seen if the weather allows: Switzerland,
Germany,
Austria,
Liechtenstein,
France, and
Italy.