Alp Bommen – Alp Bommen loop from Schwende-Rüte

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Alp Bommen – Alp Bommen loop from Schwende-Rüte

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Alp Bommen – Alp Bommen loop from Schwende-Rüte

02:27

4.92km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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460 m

View of the Alpstein Mountains from Schwendital

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At the entrance to the Alpstein massif, the sudden appearance of the first steep mountains is surprising. Seeing them rise up to their full height is impressive.

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544 m

Steep Forest Trail to Bommenalp

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With the "steep" (steady climb) ascent through the forest, I am always happy for the shadow and when you step out of the forest at Bommen, the first climb is …

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1.79 km

Alp Bommen

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To step out of the forest after the pretty nasty climb and to see this wide meadow and to see, how high you already are. That was a total highlight.

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2.37 km

Alp Bommen

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You can buy good alpine cheese here. Possibility to stop for food and drink, simple but good (seasonal).

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4.04 km

Forscherstein

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Start of ascent to Aescher.

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4.28 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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Cold, fresh drinking water. Tastes excellent (:

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4.72 km

Wasserauen–Ebenalp Cable Car Valley Station

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Ebenalp Bahn, valley station, Wasserauen
The Wasserauen–Ebenalp cable car is a mountain railway operated by the Wasserauen–Ebenalp AG cable car. It runs from Wasserauen at 867 m to Ebenalp at …

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