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Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Schwende

Hermit's Cave – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Wasserauen

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Schwende

Hermit's Cave – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Wasserauen

Hard

5.0

(3)

35

hikers

Hermit's Cave – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Wasserauen

06:30

13.8km

1,040m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.02 km for 255 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

191 m

Wasserauen Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

From the train station is the cable car 🚠
To reach opposite with short steps.
The parking lot costs 5 CHF daily fee.

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2

4.03 km

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A sensational mountain inn carved into the rock of the Alpstein Mountains – a must-see. Also recommended is the path to the Wildkirchli Chapel and then straight up through the …

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3

4.20 km

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

Highlight • Religious Site

Wildkirchli, Chapel of St. Michael - history
In 1621, Father Philippus Tanner from Appenzell went to the Wildkirchli to bless the cattle. He was so taken with this cave that …

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4

4.31 km

Hermit's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great cave, with very interesting information provided. The hiking trail leads directly through the cave.

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5

4.99 km

Ebenalp Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ebenalpbahn Technical Specifications:

Valley Station: 867 m above sea level
Mountain Station: 1,590 m above sea level
Elevation Difference: 723 meters
Length of Track: 1,514 meters
Speed: 6 m/s
Ride …

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7.18 km

Schäfler

Alpine Hut

7

10.9 km

Alp Mittlere Bommen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

After the strenuous ascent, a nice opportunity to rest.

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8

12.7 km

Forscherstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Start of ascent to Aescher.

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

3.48 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

2.31 km

1.64 km

1.16 km

248 m

118 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Saturday 27 June

22°C

17°C

18 %

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