Ridge walk on the Kronberg

Scenic tour with a sensational alpine panorama.

This trail leads over lush green meadows from Weissbad to Rechböhl and through a shady forest to Klosterspitz. The village of Appenzell lies in a pretty valley basin to the north, to the southeast lies the Schwendetal valley. Past the huts of Neuenalp, the trail continues through the Hochmoor, a bog, which is of national importance and has been under protection since 1992. The trail continues in a westerly direction to the Alps of the Vorder– and Hinter–Wasserschaffen. Enjoy the view of Ebenalp, Schäfler, Altenalptürme, Öhrli and Säntis. Via Alp Blatten you will reach the Berggasthaus Scheidegg. Treat yourself to a typical Appenzell speciality before tackling the last climb up to Kronberg. Finish your hike by taking a cable car back down to Jakobsbad.

 

Locations along the route

Weissbad – Rechböhl – Klosterspitz – Wasserschaffen – Neuenalp – Scheidegg – Kronberg

Contact

Appenzellerland Tourismus AI
Hauptgasse 4, 9050 Appenzell
Phone +41 71 788 96 41 , Fax +41 71 788 96 49
info@dont-want-spam.appenzell.ch
www.appenzell.ch

Map

SwitzerlandMobility

Type of hiking tour

Hiking in the valley

Difficulty

mid

Length

9.80 km

Ascent

1008 m

Descent

176 m

Time

4 hours

Starting point / End

Weissbad / Kronberg