Three magical lakes – Seealpsee, Fählensee and Sämtisersee
Three magical lakes – Seealpsee, Fählensee and Sämtisersee
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Three magical lakes – Seealpsee, Fählensee and Sämtisersee
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19.0km
1,180m
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First hike and then dive into the cool water. Is there anything nicer in summer? And that three times. The Seealpsee, the Fählensee and the Sämtisersee shine like sparkling gemstones in the middle of a postcard-perfect mountain backdrop - three beautiful lakes that are part of your tour.
You start at Wasserauen train station. You hike along the Schwendibach, first gently and then a little steeper up to the popular Seealpsee. Here you can fortify yourself in one of the two inns for your further journey. The exciting rope-secured path leads through the Teufelskanzel to Meglisalp. Your climb remains steep: a steep path takes you up to the Widderalpsattel before going down to Fählensee, which will impress you with its dark water. From the Bollenwees mountain inn you have a great view of the water. Now it gets a little more comfortable, because you continue on a small road to Lake Sämtisersee. Another short climb and it goes through the Brüeltobel into the valley to Brülisau.
Tip: You can also complete the tour in a relaxed manner over two days. An overnight stay in the Meglisalp or Bollenwees mountain inns is recommended.
From Brülisau you can take the bus, line 192, the train or a taxi back to your starting point in Wasserauen. The walk takes about 45 minutes.
Last updated: June 10, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.41 km
Seealpsee
Highlight • Lake
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6.19 km
Meglisalp Mountain Inn
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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11.4 km
Fählensee
Highlight • Lake
Ideal for cooling off after a hike.
When there is no wind, the mountains are beautifully reflected in the water.
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15.1 km
Lake Sämtiser
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As with Fählensee, there is no outflow to be seen here. The water from both lakes flows underground and reappears in the Rhine Valley. Outflow or not, enjoy a refreshing swim!
The water level fluctuates greatly, which is why Sämtisersee almost dries out in very hot summers.
Text / Source: Appenzellerland Tourism
appenzell.ch/de/alpstein/perlen-des-alpsteins/saemtisersee.html
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19.0 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.19 km
7.31 km
1.39 km
1.07 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.83 km
4.78 km
3.33 km
1.66 km
1.35 km
< 100 m
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Sunday 12 July
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Then hello Meglisalp,,😃 lots of hikers were having breakfast.
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October 2, 2023
First hike and then dive into the cool water. Is there anything nicer in summer? And that three times. The Seealpsee, the Fählensee and the Sämtisersee shine like sparkling gemstones in the middle of a postcard-perfect mountain backdrop - three beautiful lakes that are part of your tour.
You start at
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August 4, 2024
Thank you for the great hiking tip.
Is it also advisable to do the tour in the opposite direction?
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