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Saxer Lücke Hike • Easy Trail to Famous Viewpoint

Moderate
2.5 h
6 k
240m
240m

Short hike to the spectacular Saxer Lücke viewpoint in the Appenzell region, with optional detour to the beautiful Fälensee lake for lunch with the best Rösti in Switzerland.

Eastern Switzerland

Ebenalp & Berggasthaus Aescher: How to visit the famous cliff restaurant

Moderate
1 h
1.4 k
120m
120m

Short hike to the famous cliff restaurant near Appenzell with a fun cable car ride and spectacular mountain views.

Hoher Kasten: Family Hike to Forstseeli Lake

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
150m
570m

Hike from Hoher Kasten peak near Appenzell down to a pretty lake in a forest, ending with a fun mountain scooter ride.

Seealpsee Lake: How to visit

Moderate
2 h
5.6 k
270m
269m

Hike to the beautiful Seealpsee alpine lake on a safe trail suitable for less experienced hikers and children. Lounge lakeside, rent a row boat, have a picnic, or enjoy lunch at the restaurant with a fantastic view.

Eastern Switzerland

Seealpsee: Mountain Hike from Ebenalp

Challenging
3.5 h
7.7 k
130m
840m

Challenging hike from the Ebenalp mountain down to the popular Seealpsee lake near Appenzell, with views of the Alpstein mountain range.

Eastern Switzerland

Ebenalp Schäfler Ridge Hike

Moderate
3 h
7.3 k
460m
490m

Challenging and risky trail along the famous Schäfler ridge, hiking around and under the beautiful spiky Alpstein peaks. Only for experienced hikers that are comfortable with risk.

Eastern Switzerland

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