Aerial cableway
There has been an aerial cableway between Wasserauen (868 m) and Ebenalp (1644 m) since 1955, attracting up to 200,000 visitors a year.
The cableway mountain station on the high plateau of Ebenalp is the starting point for several superb and invigorating hikes in the Alpstein region.
Come on up – you'll be astounded.
The cableway mountain station on the high plateau of Ebenalp is the starting point for several superb and invigorating hikes in the Alpstein region.
Come on up – you'll be astounded.
From the wide high plateau with its rich alpine flora you have wonderful views over the hills of Appenzell, Sankt Gallen and Thurgau and the Lake Constance region and to the west and south-west over the picturesque panorama of the Alpstein chain.
In addition to attractive hikes, outstanding vistas and cosy, well-run mountain inns, you can also find the following attractions at or near Ebenalp:
- Wildkirchli Caves
- Wonderful alpine flora
- Hang gliding and paragliding
- Climbing routes
- Nordic Walking with chip card timing (SwissTopwalk)
- A host of festive events throughout the year
- Evening entertainment and activities
- Skiing and snowboarding fun

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