Wasserauen – Ebenalp Cable Car
Overview
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Intro
Take the cable car from Wasserauen to Ebenalp in Appenzeller Alpstein. At the top, prehistoric caves, the world-famous Äscher mountain inn and hiking trails to the turquoise Seealpsee await you.
The Wasserauen–Ebenalp cable car at a glance
The cable car covers over 700 meters in altitude in 6 minutes and takes you from Wasserauen at 867 meters to the mountain station at 1590 meters. The Ebenalp is considered the sun terrace of the Alpstein and offers views of the Appenzellerland to Lake Constance. The alp serves as a starting point for hikes and mountain tours in the Alpstein region.
What to experience
Cable car ride (6 minutes)
Get into the cabin and float over forests and alpine meadows up to Ebenalp. During the journey, the view opens up to the Appenzellerland, the Rhine Valley and, on a clear day, as far as Lake Constance. Once at the top, you stand on the viewing terrace in the middle of the Alpstein peaks with Säntis and Hoher Kasten.
- Good to know: Revision work will take place in April and November/December.
- Tip: For a comfortable journey, take the Appenzell Railway directly to Wasserauen.
Hike to the Wildkirchli Caves and the Äscher (45–60 minutes)
From the mountain station, follow the well-developed path down to the Wildkirchli Caves. In the caves, archaeologists found traces of Neanderthals and cave bears. From there you can reach the Äscher mountain inn in 15 minutes, which is built directly on the rock face. The terrace offers views of the Alpstein Mountain.
- Good to know: The Wildkirchli Caves and the Äscher Restaurant are closed in winter.
- Tip: In the small museum at the Wildkirchli, finds from the Stone Age are exhibited.
Hike to Seealpsee and Wasserauen (2–2.5 hours)
From the Äscher, a steep mountain path leads down to the Seealpsee at 1143 metres. The turquoise mountain lake is nestled between steep rock faces and the Säntis. On the shore, you can picnic, swim or rent a rowing boat. From here, a path leads back to Wasserauen in about an hour.
- Good to know: Surefootedness and sturdy shoes are required.
- Tip: At the Seealpsee there are two mountain inns with catering facilities.
General information
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All year - November
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Accessible
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Address
Luftseilbahn Wasserauen-Ebenalp AG
9057
Wasserauen
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)71 799 12 12
Fax +41 (0)71 799 12 13
info@ebenalp.ch
ebenalp.ch
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