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The Top 20 Lakes in Schwyz

Looking to visit the best lakes in Schwyz? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Schwyz’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 17, 2025

Rigi Kulm summit

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The highest peak of the Rigi is Rigi Kulm (1,797 meters). You can climb up via various hiking trails, all of which are very beautiful, or take the Arth-Rigi railway. …

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Fronalpstock Summit and Mountain Station

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Great view of the Rigi chain and Lake Lucerne.

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View of Lake Uri (Urnersee)

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The blue tones of the lake are different when the weather is nice. if you look at the lake from up here.

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Stoos Village

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This car-free mountain village is a place of recreation. There are several hotels and restaurants, but it is not crowded. At the mountain station of the new Stoos-Bahn there is a sports shop where you can also rent bikes.

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Lake Lucerne Lakeside Route — Brunnen to Weggis

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Along the lakeshore from Küssnacht to Brunnen is a tour that can be simply wonderful. The view of the lake and the surrounding mountains is magical and you can also …

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Zugersee Lakeside Path

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The cycle path along Lake Zug is often really great, at the end towards Arth it goes along the main road. But the road is wide

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Brunnen Promenade on Lake Lucerne

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Many roads converge in Brunnen, which is beautifully situated on Lake Lucerne, making it a good starting point, rest stop or destination for a tour of Central Switzerland.

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View of Lake Zug and Mount Rigi from Seebodenalp

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Taking the train to the Seebodenalp really makes sense .., On certain days, the snake needs to go up because of the oncoming more than 1:15 hours ... even painfully experienced ...

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Schwanau Island

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On the island of Schwanau is the restaurant and a ruin which has been renovated (great view of the ruin). You can go there by ferry.
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Glattalpsee

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Watch out for snow on the shady (right) side of the lake; this can be a bit slippery even in July, but the views around the lake make it worthwhile. …

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The Top 20 Lakes in Schwyz

Rigi Kulm summit

Fronalpstock Summit and Mountain Station

View of Lake Uri (Urnersee)

Stoos Village

Lake Lucerne Lakeside Route — Brunnen to Weggis

Zugersee Lakeside Path

Brunnen Promenade on Lake Lucerne

View of Lake Zug and Mount Rigi from Seebodenalp

Schwanau Island

Glattalpsee

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