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Sihlsee – St. Benedict Monument loop from Einsiedeln

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Sihlsee – St. Benedict Monument loop from Einsiedeln

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4.6

(34)

291

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Sihlsee – St. Benedict Monument loop from Einsiedeln

01:38

6.01km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.25 km

Einsiedeln Information Board: Construction of the Talsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

2

2.53 km

View of Sihlsee

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3

2.92 km

View of Lake Sihl

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4

3.38 km

Sihlsee

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With almost eleven square kilometers, the Sihlsee is the largest reservoir in Switzerland. The construction of the impressive body of water began in 1932 and around 500 people had to …

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5

3.44 km

Sihlsee Information Panel – Life Before and After the Dam

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6

5.06 km

St. Benedict Monument

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St. Benedict monument at 951m, beautiful view of the Benedictine abbey and Einsiedeln

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7

5.08 km

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

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Beautiful view of the monastery and the town

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6.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

1.21 km

1.19 km

361 m

186 m

Surfaces

2.12 km

1.63 km

1.45 km

628 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

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