Ebenalp (Äscher) cable car ticket from Wasserauen
Highlights
- Take the cable car to the sunny Ebenalp in just 6 minutes
- Hike to the Wildkirchli caves and the Äscher mountain inn in summer
- Enjoy a magnificent view from the viewing terrace at 1590 m above sea level
- Start mountain hikes from the mountain station
- Enjoy a meal at the Ebenalp mountain restaurant
Description
The cable car runs as a gondola lift from Wasserauen. There is room for 40 people per cabin. The journey to Ebenalp takes 6 minutes. The cable car runs at least every 15 minutes all year round.
- Valley station: Wasserauen (867 m above sea level)
- Mountain station: Ebenalp (1590 m above sea level)
A panoramic terrace awaits you at the top with a view of the Appenzellerland and the Alpstein mountains. In addition to mountain hikes, climbing is also popular here. Paragliding from Ebenalp is also very popular.
The Wildkirchli caves and the Äscher mountain inn are closed in winter for safety reasons. In summer, however, they are popular excursion destinations and can be reached from Ebenalp in just 15 minutes.
With baby carriage and wheelchair
- Valley station and mountain station: cabin is wheelchair-accessible via ramp
- Exit mountain station to panorama hall and viewing terrace possible
- The mountain hiking trails start at the mountain station. The paths to the mountain inns are also not obstacle-free and have no ramps or railings.
- Changing table is available at the mountain station
Timetable Ebenalpbahn
- The Ebenalpbahn runs at least every 15 minutes throughout the day
- Maintenance months: end of March to beginning of May and end of November to end of December
Inclusions
Ticket cable car Ebenalp
Meeting point
Schwendetalstrasse 82, 9057 Wasserauen (Schwende-Rüte)
Schwendetalstrasse 82, 9057 Wasserauen, Schweiz
Important information
- Check the timetable on the SBB website or app on your travel day. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last train.
Provider
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Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Verified provider
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Simply an amazing place with fantastic weather, of course. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Would gladly come back anytime.
Denise
8 Oct 2025
Nice, not too intense trip to the Aescher. The ticket was easy to buy online. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great, but nobody’s fault.
Jürg
1 Oct 2025