Seealpsee | Ultimate Guide to Hiking Switzerland's Hidden Mountain Lake

In this video, I take you on a challenging but rewarding hike to one of Switzerland’s most stunning alpine lakes: Seealpsee, nestled deep in the Appenzell Alps. But instead of taking the popular cable car or starting from the busy Wasserauen trailhead, I began my journey in Schwende — hiking the full 9-mile (14.5 km) route with 2,500 ft (750 m) of elevation gain. This lesser-known route offers solitude, panoramic views, and a true sense of adventure through alpine meadows, forests, and rugged mountain terrain. 📍 Hike Details: • Start: Schwende (Appenzell Innerrhoden) • Distance: ~14.5 km / 9 miles round trip • Elevation gain: ~750 m / 2,500 ft • Duration: 4–6 hours depending on pace • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging (but totally worth it!) • No gondola used – full hike up and back! 🧀 You’ll also get a glimpse of the Berggasthaus Seealpsee, perfect for a post-hike meal or refreshing drink right on the lake. 💬 Have you done this hike or visited Seealpsee? Let me know in the comments! Would you take the gondola or hike the full way? 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to follow along on more mountain adventures, trail tips, and hidden gems across Switzerland and beyond. #Seealpsee #NoGondola #HikingSwitzerland #SwissAlps #AppenzellHike #HiddenTrails #SeealpseeHike #MountainAdventure