Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Einsiedeln by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Einsiedeln to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8km
140m
140m
2h 40m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (08:37) | |
| 556 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (08:39) |
Water and a view of the mountains are the main features of this hike, which leads over bridges and along rivers and streams to Lake Sihl – always surrounded by the mountains of the Sihl Valley and Ybrig.
14km130m130m4h 15mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (08:37) | |
| 556 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (08:54) |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (7m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Erste Altmatt (09:17) |
The gorgeous winter hiking trail follows the historic “Alter Schwyzerweg”, which was built in the 14th century to provide the shortest connection between Yberg and Schwyz. The area is shaped by moorland landscapes, Alpine meadows and a striking mountain backdrop.
4km60m380m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:03) | |
| 555 (35m) | |
| Hoch-Ybrig, Talst. Laucheren (09:38) |
A revolving gondola, a foot suspension bridge and a spectacular view of the Schwyz basin, the surrounding mountains and lakes – the Engelstock Circuit Trail offers a leisurely hike full of variety.
5km220m220m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (18m) | |
| Sattel, Talstation (09:28) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (09:31) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (09:39) |
Always an experience – the mighty Grosse Mythen and the view straight down to the basin of Schwyz, the area’s main town with its widely scattered settlements. A couple of breezy tips: Watch the paragliders take off from their launch site and let your eyes wander to Einsiedeln’s ski jumps on the way back.
2km70m70m35mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (30m) | |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:40) |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:49) | |
| 503 (4m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Rotenfluebahn (09:53) |
| Rickenbach SZ (Rotenfluebahn) (09:55) | |
| 2569 (15m) | |
| Rotenflue (Mythenregion) (10:10) |
This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7km220m20m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (9m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:19) |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) | |
| VAE (16m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (10:03) |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) (10:05) | |
| 2564 (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (10:11) |
The winter hiking trail at Stoos offers a leisurely alternative for those who want to escape the bustle of winter sports and find peace in the mountains of Central Switzerland.
4km150m150m1h 25mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (30m) | |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:40) |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:45) | |
| 501 (9m) | |
| Schwyz, Stoosbahn (09:54) |
| Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) (10:10) | |
| 2577 (7m) | |
| Stoos SZ (10:17) |
This winter hike across the high St. Karl and Oberberg plateaus guarantees some truly impressive views. Enjoy the mountains of central Schwyz as you pass snow-topped coniferous forests and craggy rock formations.
6km360m360m2h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (6m) | |
| Biberbrugg (08:51) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (30m) | |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:40) |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:45) | |
| 501 (15m) | |
| Ried (Muotathal), Seilb.Illgau (10:00) |
| Ried (Muotathal) (Seilbahn) (10:05) | |
| PB (3m) | |
| Illgau (Luftseilbahn) (10:08) |
| Illgau Dorf (10:16) | |
| PB (7m) | |
| Oberberg St. Karl (10:23) |
Trudge downhill on the sunny side, through the enchanting, silent landscape of Wolzenalp. Views of the Alpstein and Toggenburg mountains are your constant companions along the groomed trail.
5km60m420m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Einsiedeln (08:45) | |
| S40 (38m) | |
| Rapperswil SG (09:23) |
| Rapperswil SG (09:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (10:25) |
