High Altitude Cappuccino

🗺️ Overview Start Point:  Wasserauen (850m), parking available End Point:  Ebenalp 1620m Total Distance:  6.5 km Elevation Gain:  770 m Duration:  Approximately 2.30 not counting stops at lake and hut Download GPS file This hike is probably one of the most famous in Switzerland. It is in the Appenzell region that is very "folkloristic", let's say it is Switzerland as you imagine it. The hike starts in Wasserauen 850m where you'll find a large parking lot at the bottom of the cable car. From there you head off the end of the valley. The first part of the hike goes via grassy pastures to the Seealpsee. It is the lake depicted on the Appenzeller Bien cans! And looks very beautiful. You'll find make picnic spots and also a hut on the lake shores. This first part takes 3km and 280m uphill so about 45min. If you're like you might also find some Swiss horn players! Just to add to the folklore. After the lake you almost U turn and start to climb closer and closer to ...

🗺️ Overview Starting point:  Noiraigue, 780 m (Devins parking) Highest point:  Creux du Van center, 1454 m Distance:  ~12 km loop Elevation gain:  ~780 m Duration:  3.5-4 hours Difficulty:  Moderate Download GPS file This counts as a classic even if I don’t do it that often. The  Creux du Van  is a landmark in the Swiss Jura: a  semicircular cliff ridge  that plunges dramatically into a natural amphitheatre. It’s one of the most impressive rock formations in the country and a rewarding loop hike that combines forest paths, alpine views, and dramatic cliffside panoramas. The Trail The hike starts in  Noiraigue , at 740 m. Cross the village and the train tracks to reach the  Devins parking , located just at the foot of the hill. From there, follow the asphalt road, which turns to gravel after a few minutes. Shortly after, you’ll reach a signpost offering two options to hike the Creux du Van loop. I followed the  right-hand ...