アイヒベルクの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

Hoher Hirschberg, with restaurant and toboggan run

According to the canton of Appenzell AI, biking is prohibited throughout the Alpstein region (only the AI area). However, this is legally controversial and, to my knowledge, is currently being clarified or defined in more detail....

What was built here is simply brilliant.

Simply magnificent here..

Our mountain guesthouse has seen many a proud face after the steep climb. The guesthouse, in its current form, has existed since 1860, making it one of the oldest mountain inns in Switzerland. Pastor Ulmann was the first hermit to live in the hermitage in the Wildkirchli in 1658. More than 20 men followed his example until 1853, shaping the history of the Wildkirchli as hermits and first hosts. Since then, this mystical place has fascinated generations. Stories are told of little wild people who are said to have once lived in the Wildkirchli caves and come to the aid of the herdsmen. The Aescher inspires poets and artists to create new works. Bones of cave bears and stone tools bear witness to the cave as an ancient shelter. Source: https://aescher.ch/

A great cave, with very interesting information. The hiking trail leads directly through the cave.

Berggasthaus Ruhesitz 1300 meters above sea level The family-run business in Appenzellerland is in a quiet location above Brülisau. A clear view of the surrounding, enchanting mountains. The mountain inn is an ideal starting point for mountain hikes, bike and snowshoe tours. Text / Source: Berggasthaus Ruhesitz, Rossbergstrasse 27, 9058 Brülisau https://www.ruhesitz.ch/

Plattenbödeli mountain inn since 1911 at 1284 m above sea level. Unique landscape in the Alpstein. 1911 - Innkeeper Jos. Anton Dörig "Mattle" (great-grandfather of Platte Hans and grandfather of Meglisalp Mile) bought a piece of land at the exit of the Brüeltobel and built a small guesthouse, which he soon handed over to his daughter Franziska Inauen-Dörig. 1917 - Handed over to daughter Franziska Fritsche-Inauen. 1930 - Alfred Fritsche built the current inn. 1934 - Electric light was used for the first time on the Plattenbödeli, powered by a single-cylinder diesel engine and an Örlikon battery. 1958 - Son Hans and Alice Fritsche-Holderegger bought the business. To remedy the water shortage, a 1000m long pipe was laid from the Alp Rainhütte through the lake. The spring is 60m higher than the Plattenbödeli and thus the water flows into the reservoir with counter pressure. The diesel system was enlarged and a dishwasher and a washing machine were installed. 1964 - The mule track through the Brüeltobel is expanded as a road. 1971 - The kitchen is added, the toilet facilities are converted and the restaurant with a self-service buffet is renovated. The main entrance is moved to the sunny side and the terrace is extended. A separate sewage treatment plant is built and the diesel system is renewed. 2022 - Alois and Manuela Inauen Sager purchase the mountain inn. Text / Source: Berggasthaus Plattenbödeli, Manuela and Alois Inauen, Plattenbödeli 1, Brülisau https://www.plattenboedeli.ch/