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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz

Einsiedeln Monastery – Chatzenstrick Pass loop from Einsiedeln

Routes
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz

Einsiedeln Monastery – Chatzenstrick Pass loop from Einsiedeln

Hard

18

riders

Einsiedeln Monastery – Chatzenstrick Pass loop from Einsiedeln

04:05

43.9km

1,460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 40.7 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

721 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 …

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3.95 km

Ententeich

Lake

3

7.07 km

Chatzenstrick Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great area, Bäsebeiz Liebegg Hütten! Recommended!

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4

10.1 km

Katzenstrick Pass Summit

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This small pass (only pedestrians and bicycles allowed) connects Einsiedeln with the Altmatt.

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17.4 km

Letziturm

Castle

6

23.6 km

Ruchegg Pass (1,225 m)

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The Ruchegg is a simple transition from Rothenthurm to Trachslau. Nice view and then cool descent to Trachslau!

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7

27.1 km

View of Oberberg and Pfauenwald

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For fit Biobikers or Ebikers! From village to village no rest stop!

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8

32.5 km

Alp (river)

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What is meant here is the small river Alp, which also gives the valley its name: Alpthal. There is an easy, beautiful trail along the Alp from Trachslau to just before Brunni.

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9

37.3 km

The Myths

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At the beginning of the valley which leads to the two summits of Petit and Grand Mythes, this path offers magnificent views of these emblematic peaks.

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10

38.4 km

View of Trachslau

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Trachslau is centrally located in the Alptal valley. From here, descend from Ruchegg and ascend to Amselspitz, Humel, and Uf em Tritt on the other side of the valley.

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41.6 km

Klosterwald

Forest

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43.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

9.08 km

3.73 km

2.96 km

820 m

132 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

10.8 km

7.39 km

1.22 km

295 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

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Friday 15 May

7°C

1°C

46 %

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