Hiking paradise
Setting your sights high?
Take full advantage of all your upward potential. When you arrive at Ebenalp, things are only just getting started.
We’ll help you get a move on – and provide the motivation, too.
Ebenalp – that's the top! True, but there is more to it than that. Ebenalp is also the ideal starting point for hiking into the impressive Alpstein region, the place where Appenzellerland shows you just how special it is, with its gentle alpine meadows, rugged rock formations and spectacular views.
We have put together 11 suggested hiking itineraries for you, ranging from easy to challenging, to help you plan your own excursion. Keep them in hand, as your legs do their thing. Along the way, you’ll encounter a number of mountain inns around Ebenalp where you can rest and refresh those tired calves.
Safety
Plan
Plan every hike carefully!
Equipment
Make sure you have suitable and full equipment.
Never alone
Never go hiking in the mountains alone.
Inform
Tell relatives, friends, the mountain hut owner or the hotel about your hike. Report back when you arrive at your destination!
Observe
Constantly observe the weather developments.
Turn back in case of doubt
Keep to this principle!
For your safety
Footwear suitable for mountains is necessary on all described hikes. Hiking with children requires particularly careful planning. On steep paths, children should be secured with a rope.
Protecting the mountains
Keep the mountains clean and take your waste with you back into the valley. Stay on the marked paths, for your own safety and to protect the wildlife.