Aescher Wildkirchli and Hiking at Ebenalp

After the beautiful hike the day before to Säntis, Rita and I hadn’t planned much for the rainy Sunday, July 6, 2025 — a day, wild and uncertain, but the morning weather turned out surprisingly bearable, a contrast between expectation and possibility. On Instagram, we spotted an interesting restaurant called Aescher Wildkirchli right in the mountains — wow! A quick Google search revealed it was only about nine kilometers from our hotel, and no convincing was needed, so shortly afterward we took the gondola up to Ebenalp, rugged and determined.

A Hike Through Fog and Rain

After a short lunch stop at the Aescher Wildkirchli, we hiked back down through misty forests, passing the Seealpsee — a spectacle of nature and mystique. Although heavy rain returned near the end, it was a great hike in a stunning area, especially impressive since it was only about an hour from home.