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Appenzell Innerrhoden

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Wildkirchli Caves – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

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Mountain hikes & routes

Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Wildkirchli Caves – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

Hard

5.0

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Wildkirchli Caves – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

03:44

8.07km

480m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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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 3.76 km for 849 m

After 4.68 km for 1.05 km

After 7.82 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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622 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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668 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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829 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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997 m

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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3.51 km

Altenalp Below Schäfler

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Good footwear and surefootedness are of the utmost importance here...if you are looking for adventure and are walking up here in street shoes, you are really doing everything wrong

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4.35 km

Key Section at Steckenberg

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This part is covered in snow until well into spring, so be sure to walk carefully and not hastily as it is a steep downhill path...in contrast, when everything has thawed then there are no problems

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5.02 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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5.75 km

Schäfler

Alpine Hut

7.93 km

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
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8.07 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

3.16 km

971 m

493 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,460 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Wildkirchli Caves – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte

Hermit's Cave

Wildkirchli Caves

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

Altenalp Below Schäfler

Key Section at Steckenberg

Alpine Trail Between Schäfler and Altenalp

Ebenalp Mountain Inn

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