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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schäfler Mountain Inn – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schäfler Mountain Inn – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

Hard

5.0

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12

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Schäfler Mountain Inn – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

03:43

8.14km

490m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.80 km for 868 m

After 4.74 km for 1.05 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Alpine Hut

1

651 m

Hermit's Cave

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

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2

697 m

Wildkirchli Caves

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

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3

858 m

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

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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

1.03 km

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

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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

3.54 km

Altenalp Mountain Hut

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Altenalp 1595 m
Alpine farming / alpine cheese dairies Altenalp
Bruno and Gerlinde Neff-Stäbler

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6

5.08 km

Alpine Trail Between Schäfler and Altenalp

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No cable rope insurance 🫣, therefore sure-footedness and a head for heights are recommended.

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7

5.81 km

Schäfler Mountain Inn

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The Schäfler mountain inn boasts of its special panoramic view. And rightly so, if the weather conditions are right. Then you can admire Lake Constance, Säntis, Altmann and all the …

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8.00 km

Ebenalp Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ebenalpbahn Technical Specifications:

Valley Station: 867 m above sea level
Mountain Station: 1,590 m above sea level
Elevation Difference: 723 meters
Length of Track: 1,514 meters
Speed: 6 m/s
Ride …

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8.14 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

514 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

879 m

775 m

322 m

211 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,460 m)

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