Ebenalp
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Ebenalp | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Elevation | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location |  Switzerland |
| Range | Appenzell Alps |
| Coordinates | 47°17′3″N 9°24′39″E / 47.28417°N 9.41083°ECoordinates: 47°17′3″N 9°24′39″E / 47.28417°N 9.41083°E |
The Ebenalp (1,640 m) is the northernmost summit of the Appenzell Alps. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and has been accessible by cable car from Wasserauen since 1955. Ebenalp attracts up to 200,000 visitors each year.
From the high plateau of the cable car station visitors have a panoramic view of the rolling hills of Appenzell. impressive trails start at the station and lead to the a network of mountain huts. These hiking routes lead to popular sites such as Säntis and Seealpsee. The nearby Wildkirchli hut can be reached by hiking through a cave.
[edit] Gallery
-
Mountain hut Aescher-Wildkirchli below Ebenalp
-
View of Altmann (center) and Säntis (right) from Ebenalp
[edit] External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Ebenalp |
- Ebenalp Cable Car Station (German)
- Ebenalp Cable Car Station (English)
- Ebenalp: Map and Pictures
 |
This Appenzell Innerrhoden location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
