Attractions around Rüte

Sensational Bergasthof in the middle of the stone of the Alpstein mountains milled in - must have seen. Also recommended is the way to the chapel "Wildkirchli" and then straight …read more

Hike as a circular hike highly recommended. Simply take the direct route from the Hohen Kasten to Brülisau. At about 2/3 of the way an innkeeper rents scooters with which one can drive into the valley.

The ibex can of course not be seen on the LENSE but on the L I S E N G R A G T.
The Lisengrat is of course not …read more

Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that could not have been created better on the computer.

Free-roaming cows, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, Alphorn blower ...... heart what more do you want?

Beautiful alp with a pleasant inn. Very easy to reach and accordingly "crowded" with tourists during the season. Nevertheless, highly recommended.

The Berggasthaus Bollenwees is located directly on the idyllic Fählensee amidst breathtaking mountains.

The Fählensee is the third largest mountain lake in the canton of Appenzell and lies in a very narrow valley cut between the Berggasthof Bollenwees and the Zwinglipass, nestled between Hundsteingrat and Roslen-Saxer-First.
Just beautiful. Highly recommended!

At an altitude of only 1,663 meters you can enjoy a panoramic view that is second to none. Those who have become hungry or thirsty can stop in the nearby …read more

Very good food after a strenuous hike

With fear of heights a very unpleasant place, for all other hikers a real highlight. Very steep section with steps. One should be sure-footed with this section. If this section …read more

A special feature is the Bärenhöhle below the Ebenalp, a karst cave in the limestone, at the end of which teeth and claws of cave bears are exhibited in a …read more

The small waterfall is beautiful and I find it even more beautiful that its rippling accompanies you on your way through the Hüttenentobel.
Since the path leads through the Hüttenentobel …read more

It is worthwhile to go even further at the lookout point on the Schäfler, from there the view on the Altenalptürme with Altmann, Säntis and Öhrli in the background is …read more

At the northernmost point of the area, the Ill flows into the so-called Illspitz in the Alpenrhein near the Matschelser Bergle.

Very welcome house to strengthen for the further ascent. One would like to stay, but must continue sometime ...

On the descent from the Schwägalp there are sideways marked paths next to the busy road, along the stream. Partially impassable - pushing and carrying is announced.

The Rotsteinpass lies between the two highest peaks of the Alpstein Mountains. On one side the "Altmann" and on the other side of the Säntis. From the Meglisalp a mountain …read more

Only a few minutes away from the Postbus stop in Unterwasser on a flat path. Nice gorge. On the way barbecue area on the banks of the Säntisthur.

Great view. From the summit cross a short distance down into the forest towards the Resspass there is a nice fireplace.
The Fähnerenspitz is a popular mountain in every season, …read more

From Unterwasser a funicular goes up to Iltios. And from Iltios then a gondola goes up to the Chäserrugg.
From Iltios there are numerous (also family-friendly) hiking possibilities. z. You …read more