Ebenalp Mountain Inn – Schäfler Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte
Ebenalp Mountain Inn – Schäfler Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte
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Ebenalp Mountain Inn – Schäfler Mountain Inn loop from Schwende-Rüte
02:53
5.92km
420m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Last updated: April 15, 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 28 m for 226 m
After 3.18 km for 1.10 km
Waypoints
Start point
Alpine Hut
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62 m
Ebenalp Mountain Inn
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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 Time: 6 minutes
Capacity: 40 + 1 people
Carrying Cable Diameter: 42 mm
Train Cable Diameter: 26 mm
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2.25 km
Schäfler Mountain Inn
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The drinks and food are also recommended: e.g. Rösti in its various variations :-)
You can reach the mountain inn on foot in about 4 hours from Wasserauen, or for those in a hurry from the mountain station of the Ebenalpbahn in about 1 hour.
There are also a large number of overnight accommodation options. For couples, I find the 2-person cabin rooms very cute and also acoustically relaxing.
In summer, the Säntis summit can be reached from the mountain inn in about 4 hours. But many other destinations are also easy to reach from there.
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3.15 km
Chlus Trail Signpost
Highlight • Trail
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4.85 km
Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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5.02 km
Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)
Highlight • Religious Site
In 1621, Father Philippus Tanner from Appenzell went to the Wildkirchli to bless the cattle. He was so taken with this cave that he wanted to stay there. He asked the authorities to erect an altar, a small turret and a cross for him. In the same year, a service was held in the cave, which was dedicated to the chapel, with a large number of people from Appenzell. In 1649 the license was renewed. Over the years, however, the image of the Wildkirchli has changed somewhat, especially the altar cave. In 1860 the chapel-like sacristy was removed and replaced by today's wooden bell tower. The bright marble altar was erected in 1896. The altar, created by Franz Magnus Sutter in 1770, was restored in 1935 and covered with a blue canopy by painter Joh. Hugentobler. In 1958 the wooden canopy had to be almost completely replaced. In 1986 August Lnauen redesigned the place of worship.
Text / Source: Appenzellerland Tourismus
appenzell.ch/de/service/freizeitangebote/wildkirchli.html
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5.06 km
Johann Gottfried Ebel Memorial Plaque
Highlight • Monument
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5.06 km
Wildkirchli Caves
Highlight (Segment) • Cave
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5.23 km
Hermit's Cave
Highlight • Cave
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5.92 km
End point
Alpine Hut
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.85 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.15 km
1.30 km
971 m
468 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,870 m)
Lowest point (1,460 m)
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