Ebenalp Mountain Inn – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Schwende-Rüte
Ebenalp Mountain Inn – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Schwende-Rüte
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Ebenalp Mountain Inn – Wildkirchli Caves loop from Schwende-Rüte
02:55
6.09km
420m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Last updated: July 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 3.39 km for 1.10 km
Waypoints
Start point
Alpine Hut
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62 m
Ebenalp Mountain Inn
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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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2.05 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
2.35 km
Viewpoint at the Schäfler trig point
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5.04 km
Bench with a view at Aescher-Lädeli
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5.17 km
Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)
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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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5.21 km
Wildkirchli Caves
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5.39 km
Wildkirchli Caves
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5.40 km
Hermit's Cave
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5.80 km
Ebenalp Cable Car — Mountain Station
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The Wasserauen–Ebenalp cable car is a mountain railway operated by the Wasserauen–Ebenalp AG cable car. It runs from Wasserauen at 867 m to Ebenalp at …
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6.09 km
End point
Alpine Hut
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.02 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.22 km
1.30 km
1.07 km
468 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,860 m)
Lowest point (1,470 m)
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Thursday 16 July
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