Discover a variety of hiking trails accessible by public transport from Einsiedeln, a town known for its magnificent Benedictine Abbey. From pilgrimage routes like the ViaJacobi to panoramic paths offering views of the Glarner Alps and Lake Zurich, these hikes showcase the diverse landscapes of central Switzerland. Whether you're looking for a challenging mountain ascent or a leisurely walk through blooming orchards, there's a trail for every hiker.
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The trail over Haggenegg leads through the beautiful high valley of Alp towards the two Mythen peaks. The stately Au Convent and panoramic views of the Glarner Alps and the valley basin of Schwyz and Brunnen are feasts for the eyes.
19km
600m
950m
5h 35m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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The ViaJacobi leads from the Bodensee to Genève as part of the European Jakobsweg (Route of St. James). Lined by churches, monasteries and chapels, it offers a fabulous hiking experience along historic paths through a diverse cultural landscape.
450km11900m11800mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (08:37) | |
| 554 (1m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Allmeindstrasse (08:38) |
A tough climb to Stöcklichrüz and a superb high-level hike around the northern end of Sihlsee lake to Einsiedeln. The St. Meinrads Chapel on Etzelpass and the house where Paracelsus was born are popular resting places, not just for pilgrims.
23km1100m680m7h 0mTour published by:
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The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by three history-steeped mountains: the Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen. Spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes.
62km4200m3800mLandscape: With panoramic views
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The hike leads over Switzerland's longest wooden footbridge from Rapperswil to Hurden and across the Etzel Pass to Einsiedeln. On the way to this important pilgrimage site, the views of Lake Zurich are splendid.
17km780m300m5h 0mTour published by:
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The ridge hike offers spectacular views of Central Switzerland's lake and mountain scenery. With the Mythen at your back and the Einsiedeln monastery as your destination, you hike through the Ibergeregg nature reserve. In its moorlands, rare orchid varieties and butterflies can be observed.
19km860m1400m6h 10mTour published by:
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The Alpine Panorama Trail from Bodensee to Lac Léman promises many views of Alpine peaks as well as of the Mittelland and Jura. The route leads through the traditional agricultural landscape of the Alpine foothills, still dominated by milk and cheese production.
510km17800m17800mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (08:37) | |
| 556 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (08:39) |
The high valley of the «Biber» is the plain between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg in Central Switzerland. It is a highmoor area of national significance and of outstanding beauty. The Moortrail leads through this remarkable landscape.
10km260m150m2h 45mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
The landscape surrounding Lake Zurich is not only one of the world’s most prestigious areas to dwell, but in addition a greatly contrasting hikers’ paradise that cradles a multitude of pleasant surprises: historical towns and villages, unspoilt shorelines, woods, bubbling streams and a variety of restaurants.
130km2900m2900mLandscape: Along the water
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The mountain stage of the Lake Zurich circuit takes you steadily upwards from Richterswil to the viewing point at Etzel, where you can take in a panoramic vista of the whole lake and more than 250 majestic peaks. The route then passes through forests and fields back to sea level in Pfäffikon SZ.
17km760m760m5h 10mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (10m) | |
| Schindellegi-Feusisberg (08:55) |
