Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Altendorf

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Altendorf

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Altendorf

05:35

62.9km

1,700m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 58.2 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

13.4 km

Ruchweid

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Nearby is a launch site for paragliders and a mountain restaurant. No motorcycle race like on Satteleggstrasse. The road is almost yours alone.

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33.1 km

View of Sihlsee

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Beautiful round trip with views of the Sihlsee down and into the surrounding pre-Alps and Alps. No technical difficulties, asphalt and gravel roads.

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41.6 km

View of Einsiedeln and Lake Zurich

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Most of the ascent of the Humeltour is completed here. Accordingly, a bench under the cross. View Rtg Einsiedeln and Lake Zurich. You can see the Sihlsee later when you circumnavigate the Hume.

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48.9 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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50.9 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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53.8 km

Tüfelsbrugg Covered Bridge

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Just a short climb to turn off at the Meieren farm towards Schwantenau!

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55.2 km

Etzelpass

Mountain Pass

57.8 km

View of Lake Zurich from Luegeten

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2019: Restaurant is already closed months due to bankruptcy!

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59.9 km

Löliwald

Forest

60.3 km

Lööliwald–Talbach Trail

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Attractive continuation of the Buchwald-Lööliwald-TRAILS. Unbelievable fun, unfortunately, is not visible in the Komootkarte. You'll find trail tracks everywhere in the forest, with time you know which ones are good to drive. This is the best option in my opinion.

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62.9 km

End point

Train Station

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