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The Best Trail Running Trails in Schwyz (Switzerland)

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Photo of Brunnen Stoos Fronalpstock Photo of Goldau Rigi Scheidegg (+ Kaltbad + Staffel) Seebodenalp Immensee Photo of Alpthal Rundgang - Around the Alpthal
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  • Brunnen Stoos Fronalpstock

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    near Ingenbohl, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.00mi
    Elevation +
    5453f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBrunnen Stoos Fronalpstock Photo ofBrunnen Stoos Fronalpstock Photo ofBrunnen Stoos Fronalpstock

    This route is an excellent training run. Completed in 3 hrs net, without pushing too much. From the train station, follow the walking path and signs for Ingenbohl wald. You will go past a school (Ingenbohl Theresia...

  • Alpthal Rundgang - Around the Alpthal

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    near Einsiedeln, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    21.42mi
    Elevation +
    5197f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofAlpthal Rundgang - Around the Alpthal Photo ofAlpthal Rundgang - Around the Alpthal Photo ofAlpthal Rundgang - Around the Alpthal

    Poles and proper trail shoes highly recommended. 95% soft trail 5% asphalt Not a difficult route but is mainly narrow mountain paths, with quite a few roots so keep an eye. The route is very well marked by white marks...

    I did the same trail, but in the reverse direction and added a bit extra in the beginning to get on the ridge early. ...
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  • Goldau, Gnipen, Wildspitz, Steinen, Lauerz 32 km Circular

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    19.42mi
    Elevation +
    3953f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGoldau, Gnipen, Wildspitz, Steinen, Lauerz 32 km Circular Photo ofGoldau, Gnipen, Wildspitz, Steinen, Lauerz 32 km Circular Photo ofGoldau, Gnipen, Wildspitz, Steinen, Lauerz 32 km Circular

    Trail shoes needed and poles very adviseable Terrain was dry but it can be quite muddy First 6 km from Goldau are steep and have to be walked First 6 km is well marked but a tad thin and with quite a bit of vegetation...

  • Klingenstock Fronalpstock Ridge from Brunnen

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    near Ingenbohl, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.42mi
    Elevation +
    6424f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKlingenstock Fronalpstock Ridge from Brunnen Photo ofKlingenstock Fronalpstock Ridge from Brunnen Photo ofKlingenstock Fronalpstock Ridge from Brunnen

    Very gradual almost gentle, but long up from Brunnen towards Stoos The path is gravel, wide enough for a vehicle. Once in Stoos turn to catch the mountain hiking path to Klingenstock. In Klingenstock you have an...

  • Rigi Scenic Ridge Run (Kulm, Rotstock, Dosse, Scheidegg)

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.15mi
    Elevation +
    5541f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRigi Scenic Ridge Run (Kulm, Rotstock, Dosse, Scheidegg) Photo ofRigi Scenic Ridge Run (Kulm, Rotstock, Dosse, Scheidegg) Photo ofRigi Scenic Ridge Run (Kulm, Rotstock, Dosse, Scheidegg)

    Done relaxed in 3h50 net time (Schweizmobil suggests 9h41 min hiking time). This is as scenic as it gets for the Rigi as the route aims to stay high and with ridge views. It is a circular run from Goldau. First 2-3...

  • Küssnacht Rigi Kulm Circular

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    near Küssnacht, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.37mi
    Elevation +
    4524f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofKüssnacht Rigi Kulm Circular Photo ofKüssnacht Rigi Kulm Circular Photo ofKüssnacht Rigi Kulm Circular

    On a clear day this route will not disappoint. 2h28 min net time. 20 km with 1400 metres of climb and equal descent. 22 of May 2019 there were some tiny bits of snow left on trail. Done well hydrated and with on...

  • Rigi Kulm Sunset from Küssnacht

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    near Küssnacht, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.32mi
    Elevation +
    4432f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRigi Kulm Sunset from Küssnacht Photo ofRigi Kulm Sunset from Küssnacht Photo ofRigi Kulm Sunset from Küssnacht

    Very easy route, only the height difference is meaningful, 1300m+ up, 2h27 moving time The aim of this route on the west side of the Rigi is to enjoy sunset views. Pick a sunny day and start running about 2.5 hours...

  • Rigi Kulm Goldau Snow run

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.87mi
    Elevation +
    4216f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRigi Kulm Goldau Snow run Photo ofRigi Kulm Goldau Snow run Photo ofRigi Kulm Goldau Snow run

    Fun route in winter. You get a lot of sun after the forested area on the uphill from Goldau. Some sections have people with sledges so careful. Minicrampons were necessary as 80% was on snow, fortunately most of the sn...

  • Goldau Seebodenalp Panorama Rigi Kulm Circular

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    16.18mi
    Elevation +
    5213f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGoldau Seebodenalp Panorama Rigi Kulm Circular Photo ofGoldau Seebodenalp Panorama Rigi Kulm Circular Photo ofGoldau Seebodenalp Panorama Rigi Kulm Circular

    Very runnable circular route with about 6 km of asphalt as you get out of and into Goldau. Done in 2 hr. 54 min. of moving time (8.9km/h). The path that follows the north side of the Rigi is mostly lined by trees. ...

  • Illgau Sonnenterrasse

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    near Illgau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    2618f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIllgau Sonnenterrasse Photo ofIllgau Sonnenterrasse Photo ofIllgau Sonnenterrasse

    Very easy trail. They call those slopes a "sun terrace" and they did not disappoint on a sunny day (22.3.2022) You take the bus to/park the car by the Illgau seilbahn It's all uncomplicated yellow trails, very g...

  • Schwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal

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    near Seewen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    21.97mi
    Elevation +
    2260f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSchwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal Photo ofSchwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal Photo ofSchwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal

    Fairly flat discovery run from Schwyz train station. It could be run faster (I carried 2 litres and too much weight as this was originally planned as run to Glarus. There are several fountains, accessible streams). I...

  • Stoos Klingenstock Gratwanderweg Fronalpstock Brunnen

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    near Stoos, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.54mi
    Elevation +
    3297f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofStoos Klingenstock Gratwanderweg Fronalpstock Brunnen Photo ofStoos Klingenstock Gratwanderweg Fronalpstock Brunnen Photo ofStoos Klingenstock Gratwanderweg Fronalpstock Brunnen

    Bus 504 to Morschach Seilbahn (last stop) Start in Stoos, follow signs for Klingenstock From there, follow the touristy narrow ridge path to Fronalpstock. Be mindful of walkers. Descent following signs for Stoos...

  • Rigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon)

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.48mi
    Elevation +
    3757f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon) Photo ofRigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon) Photo ofRigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon)

    The sections which are done outside of groomed paths were quite tricky with fairly deep snow. From Klosterli down until connecting with route 63 there was easily one metre of snow. The valley road disappeared under snow ...

  • Goldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz)

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    9.45mi
    Elevation +
    4140f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGoldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz) Photo ofGoldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz) Photo ofGoldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz)

    I parked car by the Goldau sport facilities. Plenty of parking (for a fee). As an alternative to Route 63 (Schwyzer Hohenweg) I chose to go up the more direct route which goes through the old Goldau Mountain Landslide...

  • Rigi North Face low trail

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    near Arth, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.77mi
    Elevation +
    4823f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRigi North Face low trail Photo ofRigi North Face low trail Photo ofRigi North Face low trail

    Arrived with bicycle at the starting point. You cannot park a car. The low path on the north side of the Rigi is easy to follow until you get very close to the Railway line in Immensee. There was a section of the path...

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