# Grub-Kaien

Grub-Kaien is a ski area in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, with access from Grub (AR). It has 1 lift (1 T-bar mapped) and 1.6 km of marked pistes – 1.6 km easy, 0 km intermediate and 0 km difficult, plus 1.1 km of ski routes. The lifts reach 1’067 m above sea level; the lowest point is 849 m, a vertical drop of 218 m. Heiden railway station is 2.5 km from the valley lift.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
| Municipality | Grub (AR) |
| Villages | Grub (AR) |
| Top elevation | 1067 m |
| Base elevation | 849 m |
| Vertical drop | 218 m |
| Lifts | 1 (1 T-bar) |
| Pistes | 1.6 km (easy 1.6 km, intermediate 0 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 1.1 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | Heiden (2.5 km) |
| Official website | https://skiliftgrub-kaien.ch/ |
| Coordinates | 47.44017, 9.50395 |

## Lifts

- Skilift Grub-Kaien – T-bar, 807 m, 849→1067 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Grub-Kaien have?**
Grub-Kaien has 1 lift. Mapped in detail: 1 T-bar.

**How high is Grub-Kaien?**
The highest lift station is at 1’067 m and the lowest point at 849 m, giving a vertical drop of 218 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Grub-Kaien have?**
1.6 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 1.6 km blue, 0 km red and 0 km black. There are also 1.1 km of ski routes.

**How much is a day pass at Grub-Kaien?**
Prices are published on the official website (https://skiliftgrub-kaien.ch/).

**Is there a live webcam for Grub-Kaien?**
No live webcam is known for this area yet.

**How do I get to Grub-Kaien by public transport?**
The nearest railway station is Heiden, 2.5 km from the valley lift.

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