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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Mesmer Mountain Inn – View of the Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Schwende

Mesmer Mountain Inn – View of the Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

Hard

4.3

(7)

hikers

Mesmer Mountain Inn – View of the Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

07:49

17.3km

1,130m

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: July 17, 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 6.93 km for 1.05 km

After 8.05 km for 1.99 km

After 11.0 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.82 km

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

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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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3.86 km

Wildkirchli Caves

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

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4.02 km

Hermit's Cave

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

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6.74 km

Schäfler

Alpine Hut

7.47 km

Alpine Trail Between Schäfler and Altenalp

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No cable rope insurance 🫣, therefore sure-footedness and a head for heights are recommended.

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9.28 km

Viewpoint

9.85 km

At the Mesmer there is a great panoramic view down to the Seealpsee, direction Schäfler and Säntis. Restaurant with traditional dishes, e.g. just Rösti with sausage, and with terrace for dining or just to stay with a Suure Moscht.

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10.2 km

Mountain stream with waterfalls

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A beautiful mountain stream accompanies the hiker on a stretch of path.

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13.2 km

Beach

13.6 km

Swimming area at Seealpsee

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The water is very fresh and crystal clear.

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13.7 km

View of the Seealpsee

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Very beautiful and idyllic mountain lake

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17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

5.94 km

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

4.30 km

3.37 km

1.14 km

1.06 km

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

18°C

12°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Appenzeller ⛰️🇨🇭 🏞🥾

Today we went to the 🇨🇭 with its stunningly beautiful mountains 😍, mega-crazy alpine paths and if it hadn't been so foggy today, then with even more breathtaking views 🤩. When the weather cleared up, you could get an idea of how crazy and beautiful 🥰 it is here in the Appenzell mountains, high up towards Säntis.
From Wasserauen (parking …

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August 18, 2021,🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️Alpsteintour mit Andrea😃😅Von der Ebenalp im großen Bogen zum Seealpsee und nach Wasserauen😎

Despite the forecast of fog, we wanted to run the tour to Seealpsee in Alpstein, which we had planned for two years, today 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️🎒🥾
The start was at the Wasserauen parking lot, from where the cable car went to Ebenalp🚠
We then walked through the hermit cave to the Wildkirchli and past the Äscher guest house ..... somehow we weren't …

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Mesmer Mountain Inn – View of the Seealpsee loop from Wasserauen

Wildkirchli Chapel (St. Michael’s Cave Chapel)

Wildkirchli Caves

Hermit's Cave

Alpine Trail Between Schäfler and Altenalp