Schäfler Ridge Trail – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen
Schäfler Ridge Trail – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen
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Schäfler Ridge Trail – Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen
06:46
14.3km
1,030m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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: 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 6.69 km for 1.05 km
After 7.82 km for 868 m
After 9.74 km for 605 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
3.08 km
View of the Alpstein and Lake Constance
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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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3.11 km
Cliffside Path Below the Aescher
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3.53 km
Bench with a view at Aescher-Lädeli
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3.66 km
Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)
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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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3.91 km
Plank walkway
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6.50 km
Schäfler Mountain Inn
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6.59 km
Schäfler Ridge Trail
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9.90 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
11.2 km
Seealpsee
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14.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.47 km
4.37 km
431 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.77 km
2.74 km
2.69 km
873 m
142 m
< 100 m
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Comments
It goes up from Wasserauen through the forest and steadily forward, studded with many steps. Cuckoo sounds, birdsong, an occasional Grüezi and my heartbeat.... it feels so good😄
Soon I will be on the Alp Bommen and then a bit up the piste and the Aescher comes …
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A worthwhile tour with a great panorama and cool paths.
Only between Schäfler and Äscher is mass migration 😒
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Today I treated myself to a leisurely stroll. Despite the public holiday in Appenzell, there were surprisingly few people. Time and again I …
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The ascent from Seealpsee to Altenalp is rough and steep and slightly exposed in places, but thanks to many safety …
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The alternating sun and clouds was fascinating and created a very special atmosphere. Again and again, I felt the warm rays of sunshine on my face, and it was even perfect T-shirt weather again 🥰. So I took short …
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The view from up there on the Altenalptürme simply touches me deeply. It was exactly here that I finally and forever fell in love with the mountains ❤️🏔️
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