The Best Trails in Schwyz (Switzerland)

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  • Rigi Kulm Hinder Dosse Rotstock from Parking

    Trail Running
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    near Oberarth, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.35mi
    Elevation +
    4652f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRigi Kulm Hinder Dosse Rotstock from Parking Photo ofRigi Kulm Hinder Dosse Rotstock from Parking Photo ofRigi Kulm Hinder Dosse Rotstock from Parking

    The trail head is reached by car, not by public transport. If you do not have a car, then you have to run up 3.2 km (and 240m+) in asphalt from Arth Goldau trainstation (and back down again) The path starts on easy ro...

  • Lachen Stöcklichrüz Etzelpass

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    near Lachen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.12mi
    Elevation +
    2858f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLachen Stöcklichrüz Etzelpass Photo ofLachen Stöcklichrüz Etzelpass Photo ofLachen Stöcklichrüz Etzelpass

    Starts in Lachen train station. Very easy pre-alpine trail with good views of Zürich lake, Sihl lake, Einsiedeln, it all goes via yellow paths. 75% is soft ground, 25% asphalt. 2h40 min moving time. It can be done ...

  • Rigi lazy snow sun run

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    near Rigi Staffel, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    10.52mi
    Elevation +
    1660f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRigi lazy snow sun run Photo ofRigi lazy snow sun run Photo ofRigi lazy snow sun run

    Lazy run to escape the clouds below and see the sun for a change. No complication other than depth of snow. The main trail is groomed so quite ok. Be mindful not to step on cross country ski tracks once they are made. ...

  • Schwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald

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    near Galgenen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    13.41mi
    Elevation +
    3484f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald

    - There are several short risky parts with chains on the wall for support. For more info check: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/lachen-pfiiffegwald-sattelegg-wiselegg-97978993 https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-tr...

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  • Schwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald

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    near Galgenen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    9.27mi
    Elevation +
    2812f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald

    - There are several short risky parts with chains on the wall for support. For more info check: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/lachen-pfiiffegwald-sattelegg-wiselegg-97978993 https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-tr...

  • Urmiberg Brunnen Gottertli Timpelweid

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    near Ingenbohl, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    8.29mi
    Elevation +
    2736f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofUrmiberg Brunnen Gottertli Timpelweid Photo ofUrmiberg Brunnen Gottertli Timpelweid Photo ofUrmiberg Brunnen Gottertli Timpelweid

    Easy but with a steep 2km uphill Timpelweid meadow zig zagging.. and broadly following the cable car. Actual ascent is 1050 metres (the lake is at 436 and you go up to 1395 in Gottertli, that alone is nearly 1000 metr...

  • Euthal Chli Aubrig

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    near Euthal, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.80mi
    Elevation +
    3497f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofEuthal Chli Aubrig Photo ofEuthal Chli Aubrig Photo ofEuthal Chli Aubrig

    Easy pre-alpine run. Nothing complicated other than elevation. Terrain is a little damaged in some sections heavily trodden by cows. Parking at the start is free as of date of this. Moving time was 2h25min On...

  • Steinen Wildspitz Gnipen Zug

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    near Steinen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.91mi
    Elevation +
    4190f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSteinen Wildspitz Gnipen Zug Photo ofSteinen Wildspitz Gnipen Zug Photo ofSteinen Wildspitz Gnipen Zug

    There is a pretty nice red-white markings path up to Wildspitz from Steinen. It was pretty but it would be even better going down. The down from Gnipen is via Rufiberg. Moving time 2h45 Slippery muddy conditions...

  • Gnipen variant Goldau to Zug

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.53mi
    Elevation +
    3688f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGnipen variant Goldau to Zug Photo ofGnipen variant Goldau to Zug Photo ofGnipen variant Goldau to Zug

    Arth Goldau Bahnhof 63 route all the way to Gnipen, then down about 100 metres of altitude to catch a red white zig zagging path to Rufiberg. The next nice bit is the zig zagging single trail towards Schoenegg. 130...

  • Rigi high section via Buosigerbann

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.46mi
    Elevation +
    6991f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRigi high section via Buosigerbann Photo ofRigi high section via Buosigerbann Photo ofRigi high section via Buosigerbann

    Start in Goldau Hbf pay car park 4h26 moving time Head east and up towards Buosigerbann. Narrow single trail in steep forest. Red-white markings The first time you see signs for Gätterlipass just ignore and foll...

  • Rigi Kulm, Goldau to Vitznau

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.64mi
    Elevation +
    4318f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRigi Kulm, Goldau to Vitznau Photo ofRigi Kulm, Goldau to Vitznau Photo ofRigi Kulm, Goldau to Vitznau

    Usual paths up and down. Done in 2h 29 min net time April 17. 2019. Clear sky below 1500 metres and cloudy in Kulm area. GPS lost signal around Km 5 and regained it a few minutes later. Logistics Arrival into Golda...

  • XC CL(skins) Finnenloipe

    Cross Country Ski
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    near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    38.80mi
    Elevation +
    768f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofXC CL(skins) Finnenloipe Photo ofXC CL(skins) Finnenloipe Photo ofXC CL(skins) Finnenloipe

    Net time was 4hrs 11 minutes, giving average speed of 14.9 kmh. Arrived with 3 pairs of skis (intending only to use skins) and all 3 were used. First 32kms done with classic skin skis until one of the skins fell of...

  • Jakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal

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    near Pfäffikon, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    12.40mi
    Elevation +
    2533f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofJakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal Photo ofJakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal Photo ofJakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal

    The "Day 4" walk from Konstanz to Geneva. One of my favourite hikes, it crosses Einsiedeln, and covers some lovely terrain. Walk is approximately 6 hours excluding breaks, and there is a bus stop from Alpthal back to Ein...

  • Rigi winter (escaping the fog)

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.23mi
    Elevation +
    4216f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRigi winter (escaping the fog) Photo ofRigi winter (escaping the fog) Photo ofRigi winter (escaping the fog)

    Loop trail from Goldau passing through: - Rigi Kulm (8.8 km) New this time is a stop by Käserei Chäserenholz. Asides from Cheese you can book Sauna and warm outdoor whirlpool bath in advance (did not try it). 2h 4...

  • Einsiedeln TRE 30k-loop (kind of)

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    near Einsiedeln, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    peterpeterparker
    Distance
    21.24mi
    Elevation +
    5069f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofEinsiedeln TRE 30k-loop (kind of) Photo ofEinsiedeln TRE 30k-loop (kind of) Photo ofEinsiedeln TRE 30k-loop (kind of)

    I followed the TRE 30k-loop track but ended up losing the trail quite often - it just wasn't my day 🤷‍♂️. Therefore, if you're planning to embark on this adventure, I highly recommend downloading the GPX data from the T...

  • Steinen Haggenegg Schwyz

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    near Steinen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.48mi
    Elevation +
    3189f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSteinen Haggenegg Schwyz Photo ofSteinen Haggenegg Schwyz Photo ofSteinen Haggenegg Schwyz

    Easy run with no complication other than the distance and height. I would recommend a) starting, finishing ins Schwyz which has more train connections b) doing it in the opposite direction. The path to Haggenegg fro...

  • Steinen Wildspitz Zug Schoenegg (Winter)

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    near Steinen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.20mi
    Elevation +
    3720f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSteinen Wildspitz Zug Schoenegg (Winter) Photo ofSteinen Wildspitz Zug Schoenegg (Winter) Photo ofSteinen Wildspitz Zug Schoenegg (Winter)

    Normally a very easy trail in the summer. I choose it in Winter because the descent from the ridge is as easy as it gets. But in early March there will be patches of snow and ice, particularly on the north facing s...

  • Glattalp

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    near Oberes Hüttli, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.46mi
    Elevation +
    3350f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGlattalp Photo ofGlattalp Photo ofGlattalp

    This was meant to be a simple classic loop around Höchturm, but the eastern north facing path up to Furggele pass was covered with hard packed iced snow. Normal snow is no problem but this time of the year it melts du...

  • Iberegg pass Studen Einsiedeln Agerí

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    near Ibergeregg, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    36.14mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofIberegg pass Studen Einsiedeln Agerí Photo ofIberegg pass Studen Einsiedeln Agerí Photo ofIberegg pass Studen Einsiedeln Agerí

    Up to Iberegg in the Bus 505 that leaves every 2 hours. Oberiberg, Unteriberg, Studen, Euthal, Einsiedeln. Then heading to Biberbrugg. I crossed under the platforms in the rail station and then took a 100 metre wal...

  • Pfäffikon SZ to Zug, via Etzelpass, Biberbrugg and Aegeri

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    near Pfäffikon, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    22.98mi
    Elevation +
    4419f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPfäffikon SZ to Zug, via Etzelpass, Biberbrugg and Aegeri Photo ofPfäffikon SZ to Zug, via Etzelpass, Biberbrugg and Aegeri Photo ofPfäffikon SZ to Zug, via Etzelpass, Biberbrugg and Aegeri

    Route done on 2.2.2020 with rain and sleet, in large group with plenty of stops From Päffikon SZ station you have a pretty constant uphill run to the Etzelpass. From there on, route goes on a small road that will c...

  • Cross Skating 20 cm / Studen Unteriberg

    Roller Ski
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    near Studen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.88mi
    Elevation +
    335f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCross Skating 20 cm / Studen Unteriberg Photo ofCross Skating 20 cm / Studen Unteriberg Photo ofCross Skating 20 cm / Studen Unteriberg

    Done with 20cm cross skates in 2h26min at a slow pace of 12.4km/h This is the area where Studen's cross country ski tracks are. It is reasonably flat but the gravel areas have thick gravel which is quite slow. T...

  • Holzegg-Grosser Mythen

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    near Brunni, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    2.37mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHolzegg-Grosser Mythen Photo ofHolzegg-Grosser Mythen Photo ofHolzegg-Grosser Mythen

    A short 3 hour walk up and down the Mythen. There's a train to Einsiedeln, a bus to Brunni, and cablecar to Holzegg. Lovely views in all directions, as the Mythen is the tallest peak in canton Schwyz.

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