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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Schwende

To the Äscher – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Schwende

To the Äscher – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

Hard

4.9

(7)

37

hikers

To the Äscher – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

04:33

9.83km

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: October 14, 2026

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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 4.58 km for 1.69 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

703 m

Forscherstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Start of ascent to Aescher.

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2

2.39 km

Alp Mittlere Bommen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

After the strenuous ascent, a nice opportunity to rest.

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3

4.05 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

4.10 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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5

4.26 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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6

4.43 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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7

5.56 km

To the Äscher

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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6.69 km

Seealpsee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that couldn't have been created better on the computer. Free-roaming cows, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, alphorn players... what more could you want?

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9.83 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

4.12 km

247 m

202 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

2.55 km

2.27 km

308 m

114 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Friday 23 October

1°C

-6°C

79 %

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