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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Schwende

Alp Bommen – Alp Bommen loop from Schwende-Rüte

Moderate

4.8

(4)

57

hikers

Alp Bommen – Alp Bommen loop from Schwende-Rüte

02:27

4.93km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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460 m

View of the Alpstein Mountains from Schwendital

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At the entrance to the Alpstein massif, the sudden appearance of the first steep mountains is surprising. Seeing them rise up to their full height is impressive.

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2

544 m

Steep Forest Trail to Bommenalp

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With the "steep" (steady climb) ascent through the forest, I am always happy for the shadow and when you step out of the forest at Bommen, the first climb is …

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3

1.79 km

Alp Bommen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

To step out of the forest after the pretty nasty climb and to see this wide meadow and to see, how high you already are. That was a total highlight.

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4

2.37 km

Alp Bommen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You can buy good alpine cheese here. Possibility to stop for food and drink, simple but good (seasonal).

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5

4.04 km

Forscherstein

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Striking free-standing and pointed rock, which can also be climbed. Commemorative plaques for four mountain explorers are attached to the side.

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6

4.28 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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Cold, fresh drinking water. Tastes excellent (:

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7

4.72 km

Ebenalp Bahn, valley station, Wasserauen
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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4.74 km

Kneipp Water Treading Basin

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If your feet burn after a beautiful Alpstein tour, stepping in the cold water is a real treat! 👍

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4.93 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.02 km

247 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

914 m

293 m

104 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

21°C

12°C

37 %

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