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St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

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St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

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St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

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Location: Schwyz, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland

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2. Marina in Schmerikon – View of Lake Zurich loop from Schindellegi-Feusisberg

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3. View of Lake Klöntal – Pragel Pass loop from Pfäffikon SZ

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Rainer Bühler

April 29, 2023

Still lonely, especially early in the morning - and with a magnificent view towards Sihlsee, Einsiedeln and the Alpthal with the two myths. Directly at the pass: a friendly pub for coffee and croissants (or a plate).

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July 21, 2023

This is said to be the first hermitage of St. Mainrad. There is now a chapel and an inn there.
Both belong to the Einsiedeln monastery

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Road&Gravel

May 19, 2020

The Etzel Chapel, built in 1698 based on the model of the Chapel of Grace of that time, stands on the spot where St. Meinrad stayed as a hermit for a few years before retreating further into the “Dark Forest”. The chapel is suitable for quiet contemplation and church services for smaller groups.

The baroque ensemble on the Etzel Pass also includes the St. Meinrad restaurant with its sunny terrace and cozy dining room. Pilgrims on the way to Einsiedeln and Santiago, walkers and hikers from both sides of the pass enjoy refreshments, excellent cuisine and wines from the monastery cellar here.

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Location: Schwyz, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland

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St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

1. Sattelegg Pass – Lake Sihl loop from Burghalden

2. Marina in Schmerikon – View of Lake Zurich loop from Schindellegi-Feusisberg

3. View of Lake Klöntal – Pragel Pass loop from Pfäffikon SZ

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