Views from Äscher – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Schwende-Rüte

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Views from Äscher – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Schwende-Rüte

Hard

4.8

(145)

750

hikers

Views from Äscher – Schäfler Ridge Trail loop from Schwende-Rüte

05:33

11.6km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.63 km for 868 m

After 5.57 km for 1.05 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.41 km

View of the Alpstein and Lake Constance

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In my opinion, it is not magnificent, the view is simply breathtaking.
When the weather is clear, you can see as far as Lake Constance.
The landscape is small and playful like on a model train in front of you.

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1.43 km

Cliffside Path Below the Aescher

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pretty here, very pretty

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1.83 km

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

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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 mountain to Ebenalp: Here you'll find a panoramic view that's second to none.

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1.90 km

Views from Äscher

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A cozy place for a picnic and simply enjoying the view...

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2.46 km

High-altitude trail with spectacular views

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The mountain trail from Aescher / Ebenalp in the direction of Altenalp is simply wonderful.

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5.69 km

Schäfler Ridge Trail

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The high-altitude trail is only partially secured with cable ropes, so surefootedness and a head for heights are required. Amazing views 😍.

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6.61 km

Schäfler

Alpine Hut

8.80 km

Ebenalp Mountain Inn

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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 Time: 6 minutes
Capacity: 40 + 1 people
Carrying Cable Diameter: 42 mm
Train Cable Diameter: 26 mm

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9.34 km

Plank walkway

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Great path right before and after the Äscher. Cool view.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

1.72 km

727 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

1.50 km

1.29 km

879 m

397 m

227 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

July 10, 2025,Wanderung zum Gasthaus Aescher

A section of approximately 1 km is quite challenging for mountaineers. A head for heights and surefootedness are absolutely essential. The path through the rock is very narrow in places, but secured with a steel cable for handholds.

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October 29, 2024,Schwende - 😎Berggasthaus😉 Äscher 🐂Schäfler 🌞Läden🗻

The hike to the Äscher / Schäfler mountain inn offers spectacular views along the high trail. The viewpoint at Steckenberg is particularly impressive, from where you can see the surrounding peaks and valleys in all their glory. The view stretches from the Altenalp towers and the Seealpsee to the Säntisspitz—simply wonderful to pause and enjoy!

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June 22, 2024,22.06.24 Alpstein ❤️ im herrlichen Nebeltreiben 😍🤩😍 (Erstböhl - Äscher - Schäfler - Lötzlisalplsattel - Schäfler - Ebenalp - Erstböhl)

Alpstein in the fog with magical mountain moments ❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

My beloved view from the Schäfler over the Altenalp towers was denied to me today by the fog 🤷‍♀️, which means that later I simply admired my beloved Altenalp towers from the other side 😁😍, although the view towards Öhrli and Hängeten fascinated me even more 😊.

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September 22, 2021,Touri-Runde: Bergstation Ebenalp, Äscher, Altenalp, Schäfler

I received a visit from Germany from Jule and Marwin and wanted to show them both the most beautiful or the most famous (Äscher, Schäfler) in the Alpstein as quickly as possible. Since they were on the Säntis the day before, I did not want to challenge them too much and have planned a somewhat larger incline (steep path to …

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