Alpine Panorama Trail
From Appenzell to Einsiedeln.
Arrival in Appenzell
Appenzell – Urnäsch
The route from the Innerrhoder main town of Appenzell to Gontenbad (with natural moor bathing pool) is level. From there along the «Barfussweg» (barefoot path) to Jakobsbad and through forest and meadows to Urnäsch (AR) famous for its Silvesterkläuse (New Year tradition).
Urnäsch – Schwägalp
Along the small Urnäsch river, across meadows and fields, through dark coniferous forests and past cascading waterfalls up to Schwägalp - bottom station of the aerial cableway to the Säntis with its fantastic summit panorama.
Splendid hike to Lutertannen and over the Risipass vantage point to Stein in Toggenburg. Meadows and Alpine pastures, near-to-nature low-moor marshes and coniferous forests alternate in colourful sequence.
The rather long ascent from Stein to the Vorderen Höhe is finally rewarded with wonderful views of the Glarner mountain peaks. A diverse high-level hike leads around the Gulmen, across to the Mattstock and down to Amden.
Amden – Einsiedeln
By bus down to Ziegelbrücke and with the train to Siebnen. A tough climb to Stöcklichrüz and a superb high-level hike around the northern end of Sihlsee lake to Einsiedeln. The St. Meinrads Chapel on Etzelpass and the house where Paracelsus was born are popular resting places, not just for pilgrims.
Departure or extension
Tour character
Apart from the last two legs easy hikes await you. You have to bring good stamina for this walk. The trails are well-maintained and easy to walk.
| Season 1 10.04.2021 - 07.05.2021 18.09.2021 - 17.10.2021 Arrival daily | Season 2 08.05.2021 - 17.09.2021 arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Panorama Trail, 7 days, CH-OSWAE-07X | ||
| Base price | 779.00 | 829.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 249.00 | 249.00 |
Category: pretty 3*** hotels, 1x 4****-Hotel in Schwägalp
| Season 1 Apr 10, 2021 - May 7, 2021 Sep 18, 2021 - Oct 17, 2021 Arrival daily | Season 2 May 8, 2021 - Sep 17, 2021 arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzell | ||
| Double room p. P. | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 39.00 | 39.00 |
| Einsiedeln | ||
| Double room p. P. | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 39.00 | 39.00 |
Included:
- 6 overnight stays as stated, breakfast included
- Luggage transfer
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
- GPS data available
- Service-Hotline
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- Arrival by train to Appenzell.
- Parking: close to the hotel, approx. EUR 8 per day, no reservation.
- Return travel by train via Biberbrugg and Herisau back to Appenzell. Duration approx. 2 hours.
Things to note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Fares for public transport, approx. EUR 10 per person.
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
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