{"id":15152,"date":"2023-06-27T15:26:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T13:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/?p=15152"},"modified":"2023-07-12T14:06:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T12:06:24","slug":"tour-tip-circular-route-schaefler-ebenalp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/tour-tip-circular-route-schaefler-ebenalp\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour tip: Roundtrip Sch\u00e4fler &amp; Ebenalp in Swiss Appenzell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>A post by guest author <\/em><strong>@Natascha.Kimberly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Swiss region of Appenzell is a true hiker&#8217;s paradise. Over 800 km of hiking trails run through this canton alone and range from easier day tours, to multi-day stage tours. The Sch\u00e4fler in the Alpstein is not an unknown destination in this region and yet I would like to show you with this post a route, which is still little frequented and on which you can enjoy the idyll around you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> medium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude difference:<\/strong> 830 hm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 11 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration (walking time):<\/strong> approx. 5 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start and end point:<\/strong> parking lot Ebenalp\/Eschb\u00f6hl (47\u00b017&#8217;21.9\u2033N 9\u00b024&#8217;11.6\u2033E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suitable for dogs:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refreshments:<\/strong> Sch\u00e4fler mountain inn, Ebenalp mountain inn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ascent to the Sch\u00e4fler via Neuenalp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike starts at the last parking lot Ebenalp\/Eschb\u00f6hl, which costs 5 CHF for 24 h and can be paid with the app &#8220;EasyPark&#8221;. From there we follow the well-maintained path, past cows and pass a total of three unmanaged huts. At two of them there is a drinking place, where water for the dog can be refilled if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-landschaft-1-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape with field path on the Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp circular route.\" class=\"wp-image-15111\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-landschaft-1-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-landschaft-1-natascha-kimberly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-landschaft-1-natascha-kimberly-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-landschaft-1-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15139\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-gebirgswasser-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh spring water from the tap.\" class=\"wp-image-15139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-gebirgswasser-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-gebirgswasser-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-gebirgswasser-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-gebirgswasser-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-gebirgswasser-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15129\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-1-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Signpost\" class=\"wp-image-15129\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-1-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-1-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-1-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-1-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-1-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We now take the well-trodden path over stones as well as loamy soil and follow the well-marked path upwards until we stand in front of a sheep fence. We leave this behind us and soon catch sight of the impressive mountain massif of the Filderch\u00f6pf next to us, which gives the impression of having been arbitrarily carved into the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15135\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-markierung-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Waymarking on the circular route to Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp. \" class=\"wp-image-15135\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-markierung-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-markierung-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-markierung-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-markierung-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-markierung-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15113\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-1-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Path in the Appenzell Alps.\" class=\"wp-image-15113\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-1-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-1-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-1-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-1-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-1-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The further hiking trail up is a bit steeper on the left, but well laid out as well as still pleasant to walk on. Nevertheless, I would like to point out the surefootedness and attentive hiking. The next 200 hm the path increases in gradient and we follow it up in serpentines, the Filderch\u00f6pf now at our height and the Sch\u00e4fler already on the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-2-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Trail on the way to Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp.\" class=\"wp-image-15115\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-2-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-2-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-2-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-2-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-2-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-rucksack-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Natasha with her hiking backpack Tatonka Storm 23 Women RECCO.\" class=\"wp-image-15123\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-rucksack-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-rucksack-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-rucksack-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-rucksack-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-rucksack-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-1-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hut along the circular trail Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp in the Appenzell Alps.\" class=\"wp-image-15105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-1-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-1-natascha-kimberly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-1-natascha-kimberly-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-1-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next we come to a fork in the road and turn right at it in the direction of Sch\u00e4fler. Now the path leads up stony steps and we pass the Sch\u00e4fler inn, immediately recognizing our destination not far away. Confused, we stand there looking in vain for a typical summit cross, but that one in front of us is indeed the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Reading tip:<\/strong> You can find everything about hiking in our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/hiking-your-guide-for-hike-tours\/\">guide article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-2-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Signposts in the Appenzell mountains.\" class=\"wp-image-15131\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-2-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-2-natascha-kimberly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-2-natascha-kimberly-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-2-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the weather is very mixed on this day, we have unfortunately only been able to glimpse the imposing rock formation of the Altenalpt\u00fcrm. Nevertheless, I must say that the view of the surrounding area from the summit of the Sch\u00e4fler is really impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> From the Sch\u00e4fler you can descend in the direction of Seealpsee and take the hiking trail, which you can see in the picture. However, this is not without danger and extremely steep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-grat-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain ridge and descent towards Seealpsee.\" class=\"wp-image-15141\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-grat-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-grat-natascha-kimberly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-grat-natascha-kimberly-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-grat-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Descent via Ebenalp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The round tour leads us via Ebenalp back to our parking place. To do this, we walk from the Sch\u00e4fler back to the fork in the road and descend along the stony and well-built path in the direction of Ebenalp or \u00c4scher. At the house of Altenalp we take a break and then turn left. We follow the stony steps further down until we pass Ebenalp and its natural alpine garden. Here you can admire some alpine flowers and learn more about them on information boards. We were lucky to be there when the mountain gentian was in bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15107\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-2-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Natascha on the circular route Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp.\" class=\"wp-image-15107\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-2-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-2-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-2-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-2-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-huette-2-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15127\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-treppen-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stony hiking trail in the Appenzell mountains. \" class=\"wp-image-15127\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-treppen-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-treppen-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-treppen-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-treppen-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-treppen-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-alpenblume-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bergenzian on the circular trail Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp.\" class=\"wp-image-15137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-alpenblume-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-alpenblume-natascha-kimberly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-alpenblume-natascha-kimberly-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-alpenblume-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our path leads past the Ebenalp inn in the direction of the cable car station. We also pass this station and walk a short distance down the paved path. A fork in the road now leads us across a meadow in the direction of Erstb\u00f6hl, away from the streams of tourists around the cable car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You could reach the popular Insta photo spot Gasthaus \u00c4scher from this fork in the road within 20 minutes and walk back from there to finish the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15133\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-3-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Signposts show the right path.\" class=\"wp-image-15133\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-3-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-3-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-3-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-3-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-wegweiser-3-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15117\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-3-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking trail in the Appenzell Alps.\" class=\"wp-image-15117\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-3-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-3-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-3-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-3-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-3-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The meadow leads us downhill into an increasingly dense forest. At a crossroads we walk straight on, along a rooty path. After a short while the forest changes and with it the path, because we are now walking through a dark coniferous forest over deep steps down the mountain. The penultimate bend of the path leads us to a wide forest road, which finally brings us to the paved road, where we turn right and walk along a small piece back to the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15119\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-wegmarkierung-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking trail in the middle of a forest on the circular route.\" class=\"wp-image-15119\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-wegmarkierung-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-wegmarkierung-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-wegmarkierung-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-wegmarkierung-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-pfad-wegmarkierung-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15125\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-strasse-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Paved Road.\" class=\"wp-image-15125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-strasse-natascha-kimberly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-strasse-natascha-kimberly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-strasse-natascha-kimberly-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-strasse-natascha-kimberly-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-strasse-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The hike on Komoot<\/h3>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.komoot.com\/tour\/1159215428?ref=wtd&#038;share_token=auE22M7EphvJ1ska0wte5I5xnwZmcFiRK2VP8iiTraCe2NaLtF\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info &amp; tips for dog owners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The only water points on this tour are the two mentioned at the beginning of the tour. Therefore, especially on hot days, have enough water for your four-legged friend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your dog should be fit and sure-footed and be able to endure long walks, because there is hardly any shade on this hike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the beginning you will pass grazing cows, cattle and calves. Therefore, unleash your dog, but hold him tight. This way he, but also you, can run away better in a possible dangerous situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please leash your dog &#8211; as requested by the farmer &#8211; as soon as you cross the sheep pasture. Especially if you have a hunting dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-hund-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The circular trail Sch\u00e4fler and Ebenalp is also suitable for dogs.\" class=\"wp-image-15109\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-hund-natascha-kimberly-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-hund-natascha-kimberly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-hund-natascha-kimberly-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rundweg-schaefler-ebenalp-appenzell-hund-natascha-kimberly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!-- GASTBEITRAG-INFORMATION START   ---------------->\n<div class=\"gast--information\">\n\t<div class=\"gast--image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/natascha_kimberly_autorenbild.jpg\" alt=\"Tatonka-Blog guest author Natascha Kimberly\" width=\"100\" title=\"\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"gast--autor\">\n\t\t<span>Natascha Kimberly<\/span>\n\t\t<p>Hello, my name is Natascha. 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