Berggasthaus Äscher, Mountain hut and restaurant in Alpstein mountains, Switzerland
The wooden guesthouse sits against a cliff face at 1454 meters elevation, offering views across the Alpstein mountain range through its windows.
The mountain facility, constructed in 1884, stands as one of Switzerland's earliest mountain guesthouses, marking over 135 years of continuous operation.
The restaurant maintains Swiss alpine traditions by serving regional specialties and local dishes to visitors who arrive from their mountain excursions.
Visitors can reach the location via cable car from Wasserauen to Ebenalp, followed by a 25-minute walk through Wildkirchli caves.
The structure integrates directly into the natural rock face, combining architectural elements with the mountain's geological formations in its design.
Location: Schwende-Rüte
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Opening Hours: May 01-October 31 Monday-Sunday,Holidays 07:30-20:30; November 01-30 Monday-Sunday,Holidays 07:30-19:30; December 01-April 31 closed
Phone: +41717991142
GPS coordinates: 47.28340,9.41445
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:23
Switzerland offers much more than its famous destinations. This collection features places where nature and history are discovered at a gentle pace, far from crowds. You will find mountain refuges perched on rocks like Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli, wild valleys where ibex and chamois live, like Creux du Van, or medieval monasteries preserved in mountain villages such as Santa Maria. Each place tells a different story. Mount San Giorgio reveals fossils that are 240 million years old. Lauterbrunnen Valley has 72 waterfalls cascading down limestone cliffs. Binntal offers the chance to explore old mining tunnels in the heart of the Alps. These spots invite you to take your time, walk, observe, and feel the diversity of landscapes and traditions that make up Switzerland.
Wildkirchli
123 m
Schäfler
2 km
Wasserauen-Ebenalp cable car
1.1 km
Altenalp Türm
3.1 km
Hundstein
3.6 km
Marwees
2.6 km
Freiheit
3.6 km
Hüser
3.9 km
Alp Sigel aerial tramway
3.7 km
Hochhus
4 km
Luftseilbahn Hoher Kasten
4.3 km
Widderalpstöck
3.2 km
Chlosterspitz
3.2 km
Kapelle St. Franziska Romana
3.3 km
Kapelle zur Schmerzhaften Muttergottes
2.6 km
Chapel of the Visitation
3.4 km
Catholic church St. Sebastian
3.5 km
St. Anna chapel, Haggen
4.5 km
Bauernhaus Blumenau
4.2 km
Kapelle Maria zum Schnee, Meglisalp
3.8 km
St. Magdalena chapel
4.3 km
Appenzeller-Badi-Steg
4.9 km
Sittersteg
4.3 km
Appenzeller-Bahnen-Brücke (Wasserauenbahnbrücke)
4.5 km
Nanisaustrasse-Brücke
4 km
St.-Anna-Brücke (Weissbadstrasse)
4.5 km
Farmhouse Dörig Lehnerlis, Triebern
2.7 km
Riedgaden (former granary and hay barn)
4.8 kmReviews
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