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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

(2)

hikers

Hermit's Cave – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Wasserauen

05:03

10.3km

790m

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 15, 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 5.10 km for 51 m

After 5.53 km for 255 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

Alp Mittlere Bommen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

After the strenuous ascent, a nice opportunity to rest.

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3.99 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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4.11 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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4.18 km

Johann Gottfried Ebel Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Joh.Gottfried Ebel was a travel writer and explorer of the Alps. He lived from 1764 to 1830.

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4.39 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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5.63 km

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
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9.22 km

Forscherstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Start of ascent to Aescher.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

2.10 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

1.89 km

1.38 km

450 m

360 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

14°C

5°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Hermit's Cave – Ebenalp Mountain Inn loop from Wasserauen

Alp Mittlere Bommen

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

Hermit's Cave

Johann Gottfried Ebel Memorial Plaque

Aescher-Wildkirchli Mountain Inn

Ebenalp Mountain Inn

Forscherstein

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