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St. Meinrad Chapel – Pfäffikon Castle loop from Freienbach SBB

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St. Meinrad Chapel – Pfäffikon Castle loop from Freienbach SBB

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St. Meinrad Chapel – Pfäffikon Castle loop from Freienbach SBB

07:18

24.0km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.28 km

Waterfall in the Tobel near Zurich

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One of the largest waterfalls in the ravine, just above the bridge.

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15.3 km

View of Lake Sihl

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The tip below is wrong insofar as the highlight is not on the little Aubrig, but on the ascent to the Etzel (see map). From the Chli Aubrig, the Sihlsee is barely visible (see photo by Lupo)

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16.4 km

View of the Sihlsee and Lake Zurich from the summit of Etzel

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Very nice viewing point that is relatively easy to reach on foot or by MTB. The restaurant is large, with a sunny terrace, self-service.

Information at: etzel-kulm.com

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16.4 km

Etzel Kulm Mountain Restaurant

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Mountain restaurant Etzel Kulm, Feusisberg
The Etzel Kulm is still car-free. If necessary, a driving permit can be obtained from the tenants.
etzel-kulm.com

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17.2 km

St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

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The first chapel on the top of the pass was built in the 13th century. It was demolished and rebuilt in the 17th century. After the renovation in 2011, the …

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17.3 km

St. Meinrad Chapel

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Gasthaus St. Meinrad, Egg SZ
The originally wooden pilgrim house dates back to the 14th century. After a fire in 1759, today's inn was built according to plans by brother …

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17.4 km

Pilgrimage trail to St. Meinrad

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Hiking trail to St. Meinrad. Partially the route is used by bikers. Beautiful ascent to some steep but can be avoided on the road to avoid the stairs. The view of Rapperswil and Lake Zurich is fabulous.

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22.2 km

Pfäffikon Castle

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Pfaffikon Castle
History of the castle complex (castle tower)
In the years 965/72 the German emperors donated the two farms Pfäffikon and Wollerau to the Einsiedeln monastery. The Benedictine monastery …

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24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

5.71 km

5.04 km

1.72 km

1.57 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

4.72 km

4.33 km

3.42 km

2.85 km

775 m

530 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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St. Meinrad Chapel – Pfäffikon Castle loop from Freienbach SBB

Waterfall in the Tobel near Zurich

View of Lake Sihl

View of the Sihlsee and Lake Zurich from the summit of Etzel

Etzel Kulm Mountain Restaurant

St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

St. Meinrad Chapel

Pilgrimage trail to St. Meinrad

Pfäffikon Castle

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