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: January 16, 2026

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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 6.92 km for 1.05 km

After 8.04 km for 785 m

After 9.88 km for 605 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.35 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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3.96 km

Wildkirchli Caves

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Wildkirchli Caves
Three interconnected wide caves (Altar Cave or Kirchli Cave, Lower Cave, Upper Cave) at an altitude of 1488-1500 m in the up to 120 m high rock face …

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4.07 km

Plank walkway

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

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6.65 km

Schäfler Mountain Inn

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The Schäfler mountain inn boasts of its special panoramic view. And rightly so, if the weather conditions are right. Then you can admire Lake Constance, Säntis, Altmann and all the …

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6.77 km

Viewpoint at the Schäfler trig point

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Unfortunately no summit cross, but a beautiful view, also of the Schäfler Hut.

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6.82 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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8.92 km

Altenalp Mountain Hut

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Altenalp 1595 m
Alpine farming / alpine cheese dairies Altenalp
Bruno and Gerlinde Neff-Stäbler

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10.0 km

Viewpoint

11.3 km

Seealpsee

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Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that couldn't have been created better on the computer. Free-roaming cows, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, alphorn players... what more could you want?

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

4.15 km

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.13 km

2.80 km

2.14 km

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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