The Ruchweid was created from a converted stable and is now a rustic, very simple holiday home. It is located in Ebnat-Kappel in Toggenburg, approx. 8 minutes by car from the village centre at 982 metres above sea level. You can easily drive right up to the front door by car, and the hut can be reached by train after a short hike of approx. 60 minutes. Running water (cold only) from own spring, 12 volt electricity from solar panel (emergency generator available), cooking and heating with wood. A holiday experience "pure nature". There is NO internet connection!
There are three bedrooms (1x double bed, 2x2 bunk beds, 5x single beds). All have fixed bed linen and 7 beds have complete bed linen. Pillows and woollen blankets are available in the dormitory in the attic (another 10 beds) - or you can sleep in a sleeping bag.
It is a self-cleaning house. The beds are always freshly made. Please simply remove the bed linen at the end of your stay and take it out of the wardrobes. This means that the next guests can sleep in fresh beds again.
In Ebnat-Kappel, after the railway crossing, cross the Thur and then head towards Berggasthof Nestel.
Navi: Enter Brand-Nestenberg or Orlen (Ruchweid is at the hairpin bend). Park before the bend in the road widening or on the dirt track in front of the Ruchweid. (Please note that there is a second Ruchweid in Ebnat-Kappel!!!!)
Other sports and leisure activities: Ideal for hiking holidays or mushroom picking.
Other living room equipment (living room 1): Simple kitchen-cum-living room with simple wooden table.
Other bedroom furnishings (bedroom 1): Simple bedroom for 2 persons with double bed (bed linen provided).
Other kitchen equipment (kitchen1): Cooking is done on a simple wood cooker with oven.
Sports facilities in the area: Ski (alpine), Ski (cross-country)
Location description: Ebnat-Kappel is a small, tranquil village in Toggenburg.
Basic information - Pets allowed: 1 - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: nothing applicable - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 2 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2012 - detached house - Number of bedrooms: 4 - Number of bathrooms: 1
Top features - air conditioning: no - heating: In part - Total of private car parking spaces: 1 - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 1
Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 4 - 5x double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 6 - 5x single bed - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 8 - 2x bunk bed - bedroom is dimmable
Cooking/Living - stove: stove - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 9 - number of living rooms: 1
Entertainment - radio
Utility - vaccum cleaner
Outside area - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue
Surroundings - view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley - Nearest town centre: 4,0 km - Grocery store: 4,0 km - restaurant: 2,0 km - train station: 4,0 km - airport: 50,0 km - lake: 20,0 km - ski vacation - distance to cross-country skiing: 2,0 km - mountain rail: 2,0 km
Distinctive features - Mountain lodge - farmhouse
Included in price: Bed linen (initial supply) ERV cancellation insurance Administrative fee Power costs Local tax (2026-06-01 - 2027-12-31) outdoor parking space Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
incl. in the price but needs to be booked beforehand: Pet (max. 1 pet)
Own arrangement: Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest) Towels (initial supply)
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About the area
Ebnat-Kappel
Ebnat-Kappel is home to this holiday home. Blaue Piste and Rote Piste are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sommerrodelbahn Atzmännig and Bobbahn Jakobsbad. Merkur Confiserien and Enea Tree Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruchweid by Interhome pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ruchweid by Interhome?
As of 3 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruchweid by Interhome on 7 June 2026 start from AU$195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Ruchweid by Interhome?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ruchweid by Interhome?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ruchweid by Interhome?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ruchweid by Interhome located?
Situated in Ebnat-Kappel, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Blaue Piste and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Rote Piste. St. James Way and Hemberg Ski Lift are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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