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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Hermit's Cave – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Wasserauen

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Hermit's Cave – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Wasserauen

Hard

4.9

(8)

hikers

Hermit's Cave – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Wasserauen

04:35

9.94km

700m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.85 km for 1.69 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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864 m

Forscherstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Start of ascent to Aescher.

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2.65 km

Alp Mittlere Bommen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

After the strenuous ascent, a nice opportunity to rest.

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4.32 km

Hermit's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great cave, with very interesting information provided. The hiking trail leads directly through the cave.

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4.37 km

Wildkirchli Caves

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

Great cave, with very interesting information provided. The hiking trail leads directly through the cave.

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4.53 km

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

Highlight • Religious Site

Wildkirchli, Chapel of St. Michael - history
In 1621, Father Philippus Tanner from Appenzell went to the Wildkirchli to bless the cattle. He was so taken with this cave that …

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4.70 km

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A sensational mountain inn carved into the rock of the Alpstein Mountains – a must-see. Also recommended is the path to the Wildkirchli Chapel and then straight up through the …

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5.83 km

Berggasthaus Äscher-Wildkirchli

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It was a beautiful day and after a walk around Seealpsee we went up to Escher. This is one of the oldest mountain guesthouses in Switzerland. During the walk you …

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6.89 km

Forelle Inn at Seealpsee

Highlight • Restaurant

Possibility of using the restaurant as well as on the sunny garden terrace with a view over the turquoise blue water of the Seealpsee.

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9.94 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.14 km

435 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

3.03 km

1.67 km

415 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Hermit's Cave – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Wasserauen

Forscherstein

Alp Mittlere Bommen

Hermit's Cave

Wildkirchli Caves

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

Berggasthaus Äscher-Wildkirchli

Forelle Inn at Seealpsee

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