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The Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli is an inn in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden , Schwende district . It was built in one of the Wildkirchli caves below the Ebenalp along the path to Äscher . The mountain inn has existed since 1846, making it one of the oldest mountain inns in Switzerland. The current building was built in 1860 in place of a rock accommodation for eremitical living monks. It is a listed building. It belongs to the Wildkirchlistiftung.

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Ebenalp

Ebenalp

0.12km from Äscher

The Ebenalp is the northernmost summit of the Appenzell Alps. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and has been accessible by cable car from Wasserauen since 1955. From the high plateau of the cable car station, visitors have a panoramic view of the rolling hills of Appenzell. Impressive trails start at the station and lead to a network of mountain huts. These hiking routes lead to popular sites such as Säntis and Seealpsee. The nearby Wildkirchli hut can be reached by hiking through a c

Wildkirchli

Wildkirchli

0.4km from Äscher

A wonderful pre historic cave which was located in the Ebenalp at Wildkirchli is a once in a lifetime experience for young and old. Enjoy the fantastic panorama along the way before entering into the cold silence of the Wildkirchli caves. there are various fascinating objects from everyday prehistoric life, including tools and left-over bones from the bear meals from times gone by.

Talstation Luftseilbahn Wasserauen-Ebenalp AG

The Wasserauen – Ebenalp cable car is a mountain railway operated by the Wasserauen – Ebenalp AG cable car in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in eastern Switzerland. The length of the carriageway is 1,514 meters. The journey takes about 6 minutes. The train can carry 40 people in one cabin. The views from the cable car is breathtaking and also it is a ncie experince through the high mountains.

Schäfler

Schäfler

1.65km from Äscher

The Schäfler is a peak in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden with a height of 1925 m. It is a popular excursion destination in the Alpstein region and is located high above the Seealpsee in the northern Alpstein chain. The Berggasthaus Schäfler offers wonderful views and delicious food. It can be reached from the Ebenalp via a simple and well-developed mountain hiking trail.

Seealpsee

Seealpsee

1.69km from Äscher

Seealpsee is a lake in the Alpstein range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. At an elevation of 1,143.2 m, the surface area is 13.6 hectares. The lake can be reached by foot from Wasserauen or from Ebenalp. A network of routes around Ebenalp connects Seealpsee with other notable sights in the Appenzell Alps, such as the Wildkirchli and Säntis.

Alp Sigel

Alp Sigel

2.05km from Äscher

The Alp Sigel im Alpstein lies at an altitude of 1579 m above sea level. M. on a ridge between Wasserauen and the Sämtisersee. From the ridge of the Alp, there is a magnificent view of Lake Constance and the Alpine Rhine. Nice place to hangout and a cable car is available here to see the pam=norama of this place. Trekking, rock climbing, and some more adventure activities are possible here.

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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell Innerrhoden

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The canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden is the smallest canton of Switzerland by population and the second smallest by area. The Säntis peak in the Appenzell Alps is one of the main attractions of the canton.

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