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.

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?

From the top of Säntis grandiose all-round view!

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

A very nice tour and especially recommended in winter with snowshoes. After fresh snow, if there are no traces, finding a tour in the dense forest can be a bit … read more

Very impressive what has been created up here. Especially when you consider that all this was created in times without cable cars.

On the Ebenalp you have a wonderful view of the Appenzell and beyond.On the other side you can see the Hohen Kasten, Seealpsee, Schäfler and Säntis. read more

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!

After the lonely round trip in the Alpstein the overflowing Bollenweeshütte was no treat. The "world-famous Rösti" was unfortunately a letdown - very dry. There were far better and tastier … read more

Take a rest and refreshment at Berggasthaus Staubern

Really suitable only for sure-footed and vertigo-free hikers. Again we had the misfortune that some people are hanging in the wall and do not want to go back or forth ...
A nice tour, which is now too much crowded

Great hash browns in various variations. Delicious chocolate cake with Säntis whiskey in it.Also open to a limited extent in winter (winter hiking trail Brüeltobel-Plattenbödeli-Ruhesitz):
The winter hiking trail … read more

The Girenspitz is the small peak next to the Säntis. At the signpost (bifurcation) with the direction Säntis, Tierwies and Höchnideri you can easily hike up to the Girenspitz. The … read more

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

If you come from the Staubernhaus and leave the mountain ridge down a few bends, the northern foothills of the Kreuzfelsen are irresistible in view. The corrugated rock, set off steeply, is a worthwhile sight along the way.

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

Pack your swimming trunks - the lake is ideal for swimming. In August 2018, unfortunately, it was so hot that the lake had dried up. In September 2018, there was already a little bit of water in it.

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

It is worth going even further forward at the vantage point on the Schäfler, from there the perspective of the Altenalp towers with Altmann, Säntis and Öhrli in the background … read more