Linth Canal – Linth Canal loop from Schänis

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Linth Canal – Linth Canal loop from Schänis

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Linth Canal – Linth Canal loop from Schänis

01:17

21.8km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 71 m for 3 m

After 21.7 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

Paved Path in the Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

also ideal for rollerblading

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5.80 km

Linthebene

Highlight • Natural

Whether a detour to Lintheben is worthwhile, everyone must decide for themselves: flat, gravel paths and asphalt lanes, quite often headwinds.

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11.8 km

Linthwerk and Wasserschloss Gynau

Highlight • Monument

Always beautiful views from the bridge! On both sides of the bridge, there are cycle paths/walking paths along the Linth Canal, up to Ziegelbrücke or to the mouth of the Obersee, all perfectly flat.

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13.8 km

Linth Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Pretty straight and a bit monotonous to cycle, but the view towards Glarus makes up for it.

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17.1 km

Linth Canal

Highlight • River

On the Lindt Canal you can cross the Lindt plain away from road traffic and ride along the easy gravel road on the dam towards Lake Walen or Lake Zurich. The route is well signposted.

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17.8 km

Linth Canal

Highlight • River

The Linth Canal connects Lake Walen and Lake Zurich. Just like the waterway, you can also stroll between the two, following its peaceful course.

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18.6 km

Linthebene

Highlight • Natural

The Linthebene is a level area for easy tours. With the Linthkanal, where there are plenty of resting places and in the summer there are enough sunbathing areas, which invite …

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