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Zentralschweiz
Schwyz
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Freienbach

Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Pfäffikon SZ

Routes
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz
Höfe
Freienbach

Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Pfäffikon SZ

Hard

19

riders

Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Pfäffikon SZ

03:24

46.2km

1,200m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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20.1 km

St. Jost Chapel and Mountain Inn

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Not too long tar and gravel road to St. Jost with a chapel and a small mountain inn.

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27.7 km

Hochmoor Rothenthurm

Nature Reserve

3

30.7 km

Katzenstrick Pass Summit

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This small pass (only pedestrians and bicycles allowed) connects Einsiedeln with the Altmatt.

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4

32.2 km

Chatzenstrick Pass

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Great area, Bäsebeiz Liebegg Hütten! Recommended!

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5

34.1 km

Einsiedeln Monastery

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Most important place on the pilgrimage in Switzerland. An impressive place with a magnificent cathedral and monastery. The evening Vespers service with Ave Maria is a must - the chants …

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36.1 km

Lake Sihl

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The Sihlsee is the largest reservoir in Switzerland in terms of area, but due to its shallow depth it does not have a very large volume. There are many opportunities …

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40.7 km

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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8

43.4 km

View of Lake Zurich from Luegeten

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2019: Restaurant is already closed months due to bankruptcy!

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43.7 km

"Luegeten View" of Lake Zurich

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Below the Luegeten you have an incredibly beautiful view over Lake Zurich, the Seedamm and the two islands of Ufnau and Lützelau. Unfortunately, the restaurant has been closed for about 3 years, apparently due to internal disputes...

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

16.4 km

4.82 km

4.15 km

302 m

294 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

10.8 km

2.80 km

1.57 km

472 m

159 m

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