[Switzerland] [T4] Seealpsee via Ebenalp, Schäfler and Altenalp | 1899m

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Starting at Wasserauen, hiking via Ebenalp towards Schäfler.

Then, if the conditions allow, hike down the straight path towards Altenalp. This one is mainly T4-rated.

If you like to walk an easier path or if the conditions do not allow it yet, you can continue to hike on the ridge towards the next possibility to turn left towards Altenalp.

Right after Altenalp turn right towards Seealpsee. Right before Seealpsee, turn right to surround the lake on its southern side.

From there, either take a break at the restaurant or hike straight back to Wasserauen.


15 km walking distance return for the shorter hike.

16 km walking distance return for the longer hike. 

1240 m gain.

T4 hike according to the map tool on hiking-buddies.

By car: Wasserauen

By public transport:
    Train station near start point: Wasserauen (0.2 Km from start point)

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Berggasthaus Ebenalp (1644 m):
    Website: Homepage
    Location: Google maps

Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli
    Website: Homepage
    Phone: +41 71 799 11 42
    Location: Google maps

Schäfler (1924 m):
    Website: Homepage
    Phone: +41 71 799 11 44
    Location: Google maps

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Inform yourself about safety when hiking at Safety | Swiss Alpine Club SAC (sac-cas.ch).

Check weather conditions for your hike on MeteoSwiss (admin.ch). Säntis/Kronberg/Hoher Kasten are the surrounding mountains.

Check snow conditions visually using the webcam on Ebenalp Willkommen (roundshot.com) and surrounding.

Technical Difficulty Medium Difficult
Gear Hiking Boots , Hiking Poles
Popularity 3
Highest point 1899m
Total gain 1240m
Total loss 1240m
Duration 06h45m
Distance 16.0Km
Rating 1224

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