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Altenalp Mountain Hut

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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Altenalp Mountain Hut

Recommended by 37 hikers out of 39

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Location: Schwende, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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1. Schäfler Ridge Trail – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

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2. Berggasthaus Mesmer – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Wildhaus

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3. Views from Äscher – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Schwende

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🅰️ndrea

July 19, 2025

"Altenalp"
Can only be reached on foot!

Cows, cattle, Appenzeller goats, pigs, and chickens spend the alpine summer here with the Neff family. All the milk from the cows and goats is processed into six different types of cheese, and alpine butter is made in a wooden butter churn.
The charming alpine hut invites you to linger on the alpine pasture and enjoy delicious alpine produce. The cozy hayloft with a view of the mountains offers hikers, mountaineers, and families a comfortable overnight stay, just like in the old days.

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Elevation 1,630 m

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Location: Schwende, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Altenalp Mountain Hut

1. Schäfler Ridge Trail – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

2. Berggasthaus Mesmer – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Wildhaus

3. Views from Äscher – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Schwende

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