2025 Rute Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#springitinerary 🌿 Weekend Itinerary: Schwende-Rüte & the Chapel of St. Michael #### **Day 1: Arrival & Alpine Magic** **Morning:** 🚆 **Scenic Train Ride** – Arrive in Appenzell (nearest major town), then take a local bus/taxi to Schwende-Rüte. ☕ **Breakfast at Gasthaus Hof** – Warm Swiss hospitality with fresh bread, local cheese, and Alpine honey. ⛪ **Visit the Chapel of St. Michael** – A picturesque 17th-century chapel with breathtaking mountain views. **Afternoon:** 🥾 **Hike to Hoher Kasten** (or take the cable car) – Panoramic views of Lake Constance and the Alps. 🧀 **Lunch at Berggasthaus Hoher Kasten** – Try **Rösti** with Appenzeller cheese and a cold Alpenbier. 🌲 **Stroll Through Ebenalp’s Wildkirchli Caves** – A mystical trail leading to the famous **Aescher Cliff Restaurant**. **Evening:** 🍽 **Dinner at Gasthaus Linde** – Cozy fondue or **Älplermagronen** (Swiss alpine pasta). 🌠 **Stargazing** – Minimal light pollution makes for incredible night skies. --- #### **Day 2: Culture & Countryside Bliss** **Morning:** 🥐 **Breakfast at Bäckerei-Konditorei Fässler** – Buttery croissants and Appenzeller coffee. 🎨 **Appenzell Village Visit** – Explore colorful houses, the **Appenzell Museum**, and cheese shops. **Afternoon:** 🚶 **Gentle Walk to Seealpsee** – A turquoise alpine lake perfect for a picnic. 🧺 **Lunch at Berggasthaus Seealpsee** – Fresh trout or a hearty barley soup. 🛍 **Pick Up Local Souvenirs** – Appenzeller cheese, herbal liqueurs, or a hand-carved cowbell. **Evening:** 🍷 **Sunset at Chapel of St. Michael** – Return for golden-hour photos and quiet reflection. 🍫 **Farewell Swiss Chocolate Tasting** – Try **Confiserie Soldanelli**’s truffles. --- ### **🌟 Why This Itinerary?** ✔ **Off-the-Beaten-Path** – Few tourists, pure Swiss charm. ✔ **Perfect Mix** – Hiking, culture, and relaxation. ✔ **Local Flavors** – Cheese, chocolate, and mountain cuisine.

2 hours in Zurich, found a place more stunning than Mount First. After landing in Zurich, we went directly to Appenzell, a secret hiking spot in Switzerland. The two easy hiking routes we took in Appenzell this time can be completed in one day, and the intensity is definitely suitable for men, women, and children. It can be considered as having legs. Hiking in Appenzell can be said to be a lazy man’s paradise. The cable car goes directly to the middle of the mountain, and the rest of the hiking route does not involve high-intensity climbing and takes about 2 hours. Route 1: Saxer Luke Parking P: Frumsen Cable car: Frumsen, Luftseilbahn Staubern, Berggasthaus Staubern Hiking route: Hiking time: 2 hours round trip Route 2: Schafler Parking P: Wasserauen Cable car: Wasserauen, Ebenalp Hiking route: Ebenalp, Schafler Hiking time: 2 hours round trip Say something...8

Saxer Lücke is a breathtaking mountain pass located in the Alpstein range of the Swiss Alps, within the canton of St. Gallen. Known for its dramatic scenery, rugged peaks, and fantastic hiking opportunities, Saxer Lücke is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Saxer Lücke is renowned for its dramatic cliffs, rugged terrain, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The pass offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the Alpstein range.