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Zentralschweiz
Schwyz

To the Bear – Forum of Swiss History, Schwyz loop from Schwyz

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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz

To the Bear – Forum of Swiss History, Schwyz loop from Schwyz

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

hikers

To the Bear – Forum of Swiss History, Schwyz loop from Schwyz

02:06

7.73km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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660 m

To the Bear

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful historic house at Herrengasse 12 in Schwyz

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732 m

St. Martin's Parish Church, Schwyz

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St. Martin Parish Church, Schwyz
The present-day St. Martin Parish Church is the work of the brothers Jakob and Johann Singer from Lucerne, originally from Tyrol. The building owners signed …

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900 m

Archive Tower or Treasure Tower
The Archive Tower is located on the Metzghofstatt (Meat Farm), a historic square. Until 1642, a state butcher's shop was located next to the tower, …

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1.01 km

Old town and main square of Schwyz

Highlight • Historical Site

From the main square, you have a beautiful view of the Mythen (Schwyz's local mountain) and of St. Martin's Church and the historic Town Hall.

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1.16 km

Swiss History Forum Schwyz

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On an exciting adventure trail, little wonder-noses discover Swiss history up close. The exhibition begins in the attic, where visitors encounter a life-sized knight on his horse. The theme here …

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1.46 km

Federal Charter Archive

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Federal Charter Museum, Schwyz
The Federal Charter Museum (until 1992: Federal Charter Archive) was built in 1936 primarily for a single object: the Federal Charter of 1291. This document was …

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7.73 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

2.49 km

1.92 km

792 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

2.29 km

2.07 km

183 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Sunday 18 October

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