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On the circular route from Pfäffikon around the Schwändi area back to the starting point, you encounter historic traffic routes that were formerly used as pilgrim paths.
moderate
Distance 8.2 km
2:45 h
411 m
411 m
823 m
412 m
The route from Altendorf on Lake Zurich up to Einsiedeln was formerly an intensively used pilgrim path. According to stories, the path over the Etzel to the monastery village was mainly used by pilgrims from southern Germany. The path is still lined with chapels, wayside shrines, as well as dry stone walls. These strongly highlight the former significance of this path. Today, this route is considered a historic traffic route of national importance.
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Discover the historic traffic route with its typical companions from earlier times.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
823 m
Lowest point
412 m
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1.3 km
Forested/wild trail
4.5 km
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2.4 km
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Pfäffikon station - Luegeten - Schwändi - Lower Schwändi - Pfäffikon station
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By train to Pfäffikon / SZ. The circular route starts directly at the station.
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Circular route Schwändi
Directions
From Zurich:
- Take the A3 motorway from Zurich towards Chur, exit 40 Pfäffikon / Rapperswil / Altendorf.
- Take the right lane to enter towards Pfäffikon / Altendorf. At the traffic light, turn left towards Pfäffikon.
- In the first roundabout, take the second exit.
- In the second roundabout, take the first exit and follow the signs to Pfäffikon station.
From Chur:
- Take the A3 motorway from Chur towards Zurich, exit 40 Pfäffikon / Rapperswil.
- Take the right lane to enter towards Pfäffikon / Altendorf. At the traffic light, turn left towards Pfäffikon.
- In the first roundabout, take the second exit.
- In the second roundabout, take the first exit and follow the signs to Pfäffikon station.
From Lucerne, Zug, Schwyz:
- From Lucerne, Zug, or Schwyz take the cantonal road via Sattel, Rothenthurm, Biberbrugg, Schindellegi to Pfäffikon.
- In Pfäffikon, turn right onto Churerstrasse.
- In the roundabout, take the third exit and follow the signs to Pfäffikon station.
Parking
There are parking spaces at Pfäffikon station.
More parking spaces in Pfäffikon can be found here.
Coordinates
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2'701'506E 1'228'856N
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47.202851, 8.778365
DMS
47°12'10.3"N 8°46'42.1"E
UTM
32T 483213 5227730
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.2 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
411 m
Descent
411 m
Highest point
823 m
Lowest point
412 m
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