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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Schwyz

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Schwyz and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Pragel Pass

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The Pragel Pass is the small, hidden alternative to the Klausen Pass or a nice addition: Together with the Klausen Pass, it makes for a beautiful, but of course intense …

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Pragel Pass from Glarus

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Significantly better condition of the road to the Pragel Pass: If you don't want to cross the pass, I recommend the ascent from Glarus, as it offers several advantages compared …

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Pragel Pass Steep Section

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Watch out! Hardcore steep section of the Pragelpass west side! 660 vertical meters are covered over 5.5 km (12%), ramps up to 18%. Going uphill on a racing bike means …

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Wannentritt

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Bike must be worn for a short time.

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Sattelegg Pass Restaurant

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Nice service, electricity is also available to charge the e-bike.
For racing bike, mountain bike, or as a hiker a meeting point or starting point,
large parking lot.

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Pilgrims' Chapel Haggenegg

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The pilgrim band is halfway from Einsiedeln to Schwyz. Shortly after Alpthal SZ the ascent to Haggenegg begins, with 400 meters of altitude to be mastered on a hiking trail …

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Katzenstrick Pass

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The Chatzenstrick / Katzenstrick has nothing to do with a cat (Swiss German: Chatz) or with a rope. The first part of the word goes back to a farmer named …

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Furggele Pass at Ortstock

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The view on the pass (Furggele 2395 m above sea level) at the Ortstock is beautiful. The ascent from the Glattalpsee up to the pass leads over boulders, the top …

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Schwialppass

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Beautiful pass, defiantly worth of traveling here

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Etzel Pass

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In summer it is a popular destination for hikers, motorcyclists and cyclists. In addition to the highly recommended St. Meinrad restaurant, the pass also has the Etzel Chapel, which was …

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