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  • Brunnin - Grosser Myhen circular

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    near Brunni, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Guillem L
    with Bayle13
    Distance
    6.31mi
    Elevation +
    3150f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBrunnin - Grosser Myhen circular Photo ofBrunnin - Grosser Myhen circular Photo ofBrunnin - Grosser Myhen circular

    ENGLISH BELOW Ruta molt assequible tot i tenir un desnivell important i i trams molt verticals. Començem al parking de Brunni, només sortir ja podem gaudir del majestuós Grosser Mythen. Pujarem seguint paisatge bos...

    Really enjoyable trail. Only downside was that it was a very hot day and the trail does not offer much shade. Appreciate...
    Flavio Pergo

  • Mostelberg-Mythen-Brunni

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    near Mostelberg, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Victor Kuipers
    Distance
    10.69mi
    Elevation +
    4318f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofMostelberg-Mythen-Brunni Photo ofMostelberg-Mythen-Brunni Photo ofMostelberg-Mythen-Brunni

    A great hike offering superb views over Schwyz and Lake Lucerne. We begin at Mostelberg, which can be reached by cable car from Sattel-Aegeri. From Mostelberg we cross Europe's longest swing bridge and meander along a pl...

  • Schwyz: Wiselegg - Ober Brunnenwald - Pfiiffeggwald

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    near Galgenen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    11.23mi
    Elevation +
    3301f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Ober Brunnenwald - Pfiiffeggwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Ober Brunnenwald - Pfiiffeggwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Ober Brunnenwald - Pfiiffeggwald

    - There are several short risky parts with chains on the wall for support. For more info check: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/lachen-pfiiffegwald-sattelegg-wiselegg-97978993

  • Zindlenspitz

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    near Innerthal, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    PBGuy
    Distance
    6.67mi
    Elevation +
    3776f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZindlenspitz Photo ofZindlenspitz Photo ofZindlenspitz

    Route from Wäggitalrsee up to Zindlenspitz. Very beautiful peak and not crowded at all. I suggest to swim on the lake afterwards if weather allows it.

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  • Rigi from Arth-Goldau

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    YetiTrace
    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    4183f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRigi from Arth-Goldau Photo ofRigi from Arth-Goldau Photo ofRigi from Arth-Goldau

    Very beautiful hike to the top of the Rigi Mountain. The route is well signed and easy to follow. Amazing views from the summit.

  • Einsiedeln-Gueteregg-Stocklichruz-Bilsten

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    near Einsiedeln, Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofEinsiedeln-Gueteregg-Stocklichruz-Bilsten Photo ofEinsiedeln-Gueteregg-Stocklichruz-Bilsten Photo ofEinsiedeln-Gueteregg-Stocklichruz-Bilsten

    A 4.5 hour walk along some of the nicest parts of inner-Schwyz. Bilsten has a new public parking spot where you can store your car at the end of the hike. Take a second car to Pfaffikon SZ to take a train to Einsiedeln. ...

  • Schwyz: Wisseleg - Stollen - Bräggerhof

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    near Lachen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    1864f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wisseleg - Stollen - Bräggerhof Photo ofSchwyz: Wisseleg - Stollen - Bräggerhof Photo ofSchwyz: Wisseleg - Stollen - Bräggerhof

    - Route: loop, clockwise - Terrain: path, mud, road, trail, snow, some ice - Length: 3:45 hours moving time, 11 km - Date and weather: December 2021, cool, sunny, fog, drizzle - Water: troughs - There is a complic...

  • Schwyz: Wisseleg - Teufrons - Stollen

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    near Lachen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    2411f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wisseleg - Teufrons - Stollen Photo ofSchwyz: Wisseleg - Teufrons - Stollen Photo ofSchwyz: Wisseleg - Teufrons - Stollen

    - Route: loop, clockwise - Terrain: path, road, trail, mud (a bit of snow, ice, stream on path) - Length: 4:00 hours moving time, 14 km - Date and weather: January 2022, warm, sunny - Water: troughs

  • Schwyz: Pfiiffegwald - Sattelegg - Wiselegg

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    near Galgenen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    13.60mi
    Elevation +
    3606f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSchwyz: Pfiiffegwald - Sattelegg - Wiselegg Photo ofSchwyz: Pfiiffegwald - Sattelegg - Wiselegg Photo ofSchwyz: Pfiiffegwald - Sattelegg - Wiselegg

    - There are 2 short parts with security chains to hold because the terrain is risky. - Some narrow trails can't be easily found with snow. - The part of Satteleggstrasse in the middle of the route is not very comfortab...

  • Einsiedeln-Alpthal-Mostelberg

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    near Einsiedeln, Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    11.13mi
    Elevation +
    1936f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofEinsiedeln-Alpthal-Mostelberg Photo ofEinsiedeln-Alpthal-Mostelberg Photo ofEinsiedeln-Alpthal-Mostelberg

    A 6 hour, 18 km hike along the Jakobsweg to Haggenegg followed by a trail from Haggenegg to Mostelberg. Ends with a walk along the new Sky Walk at Mostelberg.

  • Immensee Seebodenalp Rigi Staffel Kulm Kaltbad

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    near Luterbach, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    rikyt
    Distance
    12.21mi
    Elevation +
    4344f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofImmensee Seebodenalp Rigi Staffel Kulm Kaltbad Photo ofImmensee Seebodenalp Rigi Staffel Kulm Kaltbad Photo ofImmensee Seebodenalp Rigi Staffel Kulm Kaltbad

    Amazing trail with beautiful panoramic views on lake Luzern and Zug. It’s steep but not dangerous, always in a large path very visible.

  • Rigi Kulm - Rigi Unterstetten

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    near Rigi Kulm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    swithun
    Distance
    9.96mi
    Elevation +
    4816f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRigi Kulm - Rigi Unterstetten Photo ofRigi Kulm - Rigi Unterstetten Photo ofRigi Kulm - Rigi Unterstetten

    Starts with solid descent: agricultural - the usual noisy cows everywhere. Good climb half way through and then a beautiful, if a somewhat gruelling on the knees, descent down to Vitznau through the forest. The first hal...

  • Grosser Mythen - At Night!

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    near Brunni, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Jelle Tol, van
    Distance
    4.99mi
    Elevation +
    2602f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGrosser Mythen - At Night! Photo ofGrosser Mythen - At Night! Photo ofGrosser Mythen - At Night!

    We started our hike at 01:00 and arrived 04:30. Way too early but we just did not want to miss the beautiful sunset. We ran into deers 3 times! (Scared us so much, even close to the end they were still there, so beware!)...

  • Holzegg-Grosser Mythen

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    near Brunni, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    2.37mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHolzegg-Grosser Mythen Photo ofHolzegg-Grosser Mythen Photo ofHolzegg-Grosser Mythen

    A short 3 hour walk up and down the Mythen. There's a train to Einsiedeln, a bus to Brunni, and cablecar to Holzegg. Lovely views in all directions, as the Mythen is the tallest peak in canton Schwyz.

  • Schwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald

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    near Galgenen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    13.41mi
    Elevation +
    3484f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Sattelegg - Pfiiffegwald

    - There are several short risky parts with chains on the wall for support. For more info check: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/lachen-pfiiffegwald-sattelegg-wiselegg-97978993 https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-tr...

  • Schwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald

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    near Galgenen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    9.27mi
    Elevation +
    2812f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald Photo ofSchwyz: Wiselegg - Pfiiffeg - Pfiiffegwald

    - There are several short risky parts with chains on the wall for support. For more info check: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/lachen-pfiiffegwald-sattelegg-wiselegg-97978993 https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-tr...

  • Jakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal

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    near Pfäffikon, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    12.40mi
    Elevation +
    2533f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofJakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal Photo ofJakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal Photo ofJakobsweg: Pfaffikon-Alpthal

    The "Day 4" walk from Konstanz to Geneva. One of my favourite hikes, it crosses Einsiedeln, and covers some lovely terrain. Walk is approximately 6 hours excluding breaks, and there is a bus stop from Alpthal back to Ein...

  • Brunni - Grosser Mythen

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    near Brunni, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Fatima M.
    Distance
    4.06mi
    Elevation +
    2513f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofBrunni - Grosser Mythen Photo ofBrunni - Grosser Mythen Photo ofBrunni - Grosser Mythen

    Hike up from Brunni to Grosser Mythen and hike down to Holzegg. From Holzegg, a cable car was taken back to Brunni.

  • Goldau Gnipen Wildspitz Zugerberg Zug

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.02mi
    Elevation +
    3799f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofGoldau Gnipen Wildspitz Zugerberg Zug Photo ofGoldau Gnipen Wildspitz Zugerberg Zug Photo ofGoldau Gnipen Wildspitz Zugerberg Zug

    First 7 km are steep up from Goldau to Gnipen. First you will have some asphalt as you leave Goldau, then a forested section followed by grassy meadows towards the top (Gnipen) Once in Gnipen (nearly the same height a...

    Esta ruta la repito seguido, realmente recomendable, inlcuso en invierno.
    Indi Inlakech

  • Rigi Scheidegg - Rigi Kaltbad

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    near Rigi Scheidegg, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Durba Gupta
    Distance
    4.32mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRigi Scheidegg - Rigi Kaltbad Photo ofRigi Scheidegg - Rigi Kaltbad Photo ofRigi Scheidegg - Rigi Kaltbad

    Rigi Scheidegg - Rigi Kaltbad Well connected with public transport. Gondola to Rigi Scheidegg and walk down. Lots of seats on the way. Very easy hike with kids. Must definitely enjoy the thermal bath after the hike. No a...

  • Rigi Kulm - Goldau station

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    near Rigi Kulm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Matt Freemantle
    Distance
    5.97mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofRigi Kulm - Goldau station Photo ofRigi Kulm - Goldau station Photo ofRigi Kulm - Goldau station

    Rigi Kulm - Goldau. Decided to hike down from rigi kulm - amongst lots of beautiful fields full of dairy cows, lake & Mountain View’s. Lost the trail a few times but madhhhhe it back on track. Lord

  • Goldau-Rigi Scheidegg

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Larisa Garcia Ramonda
    Distance
    9.58mi
    Elevation +
    4052f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGoldau-Rigi Scheidegg Photo ofGoldau-Rigi Scheidegg Photo ofGoldau-Rigi Scheidegg

    Beautiful trail to the top 360 view at Rigi Scheidegg, passing by the panoramic trail. Highly recommend but tough! Return by cable car. I took a wrong turn after Rigi Klösterli and add an extra km to the trail.

  • Brunnen evening walk

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    near Brunnen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    4.70mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBrunnen evening walk Photo ofBrunnen evening walk Photo ofBrunnen evening walk

    Depart from Urmibergseilbahn, simple flat walk, first up the Muota then following quieter streets towards the lake, and finally following the lake.

  • Schwyz: Waldeggli - Schilligsrüti - Bilsten

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    near Lachen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    7.95mi
    Elevation +
    1969f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSchwyz: Waldeggli - Schilligsrüti - Bilsten Photo ofSchwyz: Waldeggli - Schilligsrüti - Bilsten Photo ofSchwyz: Waldeggli - Schilligsrüti - Bilsten

    - Route: loop, clockwise - Terrain: path, road, trail, snow, some ice - Length: 3:50 hours moving time, 13 km - Date and weather: December 2021, cool, sunny, fog - Water: no

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