Wasserauen – Seealpsee – Wasserauen
A beautiful stroll around Seealpsee - perfect for an evening and/or to fetch alpine milk!
On a warm summer's evening we enjoyed a wonderful hike around Seealpsee in the Swiss Alpstein. This circular hike from Wasserauen takes only around 3 hours and is truly simply stunning. And you can get fresh alpine milk and cheese from the numerous huts!
This is a circular hike starting from Wasserauen in Appenzellerland (north-east Switzerland).
Time of year: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tags: Circular hike, Public transport, Suitable for families, Food en-route, Accommodation en-route, Views of mountain lakes, Ice-cream at end of hike
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Hiked by us on: 26th June 2018
On a Wednesday evening after work, we decided to take an evening stroll around Seealpsee, in Aplstein, north-east Switzerland. It’s only a 40 minute drive from us, but wow – it’s beautiful.
After leaving the car at Wasserauen and ascending the steep (and boy, its steep) road, after 35 minutes we reach the first classic view of the Alpstein. If you need a break after the steep hill the Forelle and Seealpsee guesthouses are on the left.
… and then shortly after the beautiful Seealpsee – stunning even when clouds are gathering.
It was almost impossible to stop taking pictures as we walked around the lake. Do the Alps get much more wonderful?
We could even buy our next day’s milk from one of the numerous alps around the lake!
As we walked back towards the Kleinhüteen, we glanced up to see the impressive Wildkirchli perched on the rock under Ebenalp.
It’s then steep downhill again – a lovely path with a couple of mini-waterfalls.
And we were back at the car before dark – what a beautiful way to spend an evening!
Food, accommodation and/or villages we found on this hike
Gasthaus Forelle
(Food and accommodation)
The Berggasthaus Forelle is located directly on the scenic Seealpsee. This homely guesthouse is easily accessible and once here a paradise is waiting for you. Surrounded by clear air and mountain peaks, we are here for you. Be mesmerised by this special piece of earth.
Gasthaus Seealpsee
(Food and accommodation)
Treat yourself with some well-deserved time out with us in the mountains... experiencing nature, sitting outside in the evening... with time for you and your favourite people... We are open for you all summer.
The 5 day forecast in Appenzell
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Need some hiking down-time?
If you need a day off from hiking, below are some of the great things you can do within 30 km from the start of this hike.
Appenzell outdoor pool
(4.6 km away)
Great outdoor pool in the shadow of the Alpstein mountain range
Appenzell town
(5.2 km away)
Wonderful historic picturesque town at the foot of the Alpstein mountain range
Kronberg Alpine park
(8.5 km away)
Alpine "park" with summer sledge run and rope park - fun for all!
Kobelwald crystal caves
(8.8 km away)
Fascinating underground caves - worth a visit in any weather
Gais outdoor pool
(9.4 km away)
Small quiet outdoor pool in Appenzellerland
Hot-pot Appenzellerland
(9.9 km away)
Relax in a a unique hot-tub surrounded by Appenzeller hills and mountains
Badi Schönenbodensee, Wildhaus
(10.0 km away)
Beautiful small lake for swimming above Wildhaus below the Alpstein
Werdenberg
(13.3 km away)
800 years of history and the smallest city in Switzerland - beautifully preserved places to visit
Götzis outdoor pool
(17.7 km away)
Beautiful area for enjoying the sun and a relaxing swim
Heiden Schwimmbad
(19.1 km away)
A lovely outdoor pool with large grassy areas on which to relax.
Walenstadt lakeside beach
(20.1 km away)
Large grassy swimming area with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains
Berneck outdoor pool
(20.6 km away)
Wonderful, quiet outdoor pool with lots of grassy areas. Perfect place to relax
Badestrand am Rohr
(21.3 km away)
Relax and swim in the lake which is the old Rhine
Festungsmuseum Heldsberg
(23.7 km away)
Look back into Switzerland's second world war history in this perfectly preseved fort built into the hillside
Laterns summer sledge run
(23.8 km away)
Sledging in the summer on the Laterns Sommerrodelbahn
St Margarethen mineral baths
(23.9 km away)
Recently fully refurbished wellness center - spend an afternoon to recover
Rhein railway
(25.0 km away)
Travel on the Rhein railway to the delta of the river
Lichtensteig outdoor pool
(26.0 km away)
Wonderful relaxing pool in the Toggenburg region
Sargans castle
(26.2 km away)
900 year old castle full of history (and a restaurant)
Bischofszell outdoor pool
(27.0 km away)
Relax in this lovely pool in the historic town of Bischofszell.
Lago Mio
(28.5 km away)
Lovely little swimming area on the banks of the Walensee close to Weesen
Rolls Royce museum
(28.7 km away)
Fascinating museum of the world's most famous car.
Rappenlochsclucht
(28.7 km away)
Impressive stroll on elevated walkways through narrow gorge
Flaesch village
(29.6 km away)
A beautiful small village renowned for its wine growing and opportunities to buy local wine.
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