Einsiedeln Monastery – Schmerikon Lakeside loop from Einsiedeln

Einsiedeln Monastery – Schmerikon Lakeside loop from Einsiedeln

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Schmerikon Lakeside loop from Einsiedeln

03:38

70.7km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.4 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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748 m

Einsiedeln Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

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 and organ music followed by a pilgrimage is a highly spiritual experience - even or especially if you don't think much of spirituality.

Be sure to spend the night in the monastery hostel. The monks' cells are spartan and nevertheless very impressive and appear with an unbelievable calmness. The pilgrim's stamp with the black Madonna is a must and is available at the hostel reception.

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5.57 km

Sattelegg from Willerzell

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Due to its location, the Sattelegg is a popular pass crossing (not just for cyclists). The approach from Willerzell starts off relatively easy, but the climb becomes somewhat steeper towards the top.

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10.0 km

Sattelegg from Siebnen

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

From Siebenen, you first cycle through the Wägital Valley on your way to Sattelegg. The road is initially not very steep, but it only becomes a bit more challenging once you leave the main road.

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36.5 km

Path Along the Alp River

Highlight • Trail

Little traffic in this area

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37.8 km

Turm Grynau

Castle

40.4 km

Schmerikon Lakeside

Highlight • Beach

Cozy spot for a break by the lake.

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51.2 km

Rapperswil Old Town and Lakeside Promenade

Highlight • Settlement

The historic town of Rapperswil offers many possibilities. The waterfront promenade is lined with bars and cafés and there is a lot of activity to see and be seen. The lake dam that separates the Obersee and the Untersee here also makes it possible to shorten laps around Lake Zurich.

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