Stöcklichrüz Summit – View of Lake Zurich loop from Etzel

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Stöcklichrüz Summit – View of Lake Zurich loop from Etzel

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Stöcklichrüz Summit – View of Lake Zurich loop from Etzel

03:52

12.6km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.03 km

View of Obersee Lake

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Stunning view of Obersee lake directly reachable by walking on the "Chloosstrasse" street.
The place is accessible for everyone and it doesn't require any particular equipment.

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6.34 km

Alpwirtschaft Diebishütten

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Alpwirtschaft Diebishütten is located in the canton of Schwyz, south of the Obersee, as the lower part of Lake Zurich is correctly called.
The landscape captivates with its pre-alpine character. …

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7.21 km

Wonderful view far beyond the Linthebene! Lots of access roads possible, towards Lachen / Altendort on weekends, several catering options: cabins of the ski clubs Lachen and Altendorf, Diebishütte and in the Waldeggli the hut of the Naturfreunde Lachen (NFBiker.ch)

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7.33 km

View from Stöcklichrüz

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Whether summer or winter, whether hiking, cycling, skiing or snowshoeing: it's always beautiful!

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9.27 km

View of Lake Zurich

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With this tour you can enjoy three lakes (Sihlsee, Zürichsee and Obersee). If you are looking for a lot of forest, you will not be completely happy here, there is …

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10.1 km

View from Chörnlisegg

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Not only Einsiedeln, but also the entire SO to SW mountains can be seen.

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12.2 km

View Towards Zurich

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The view from here is very nice, but you can't see towards Zurich.

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12.5 km

St. Meinrad

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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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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

2.47 km

1.43 km

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

3.83 km

2.52 km

986 m

405 m

286 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

4°C

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Comments

June 22, 2025,Aussichtspunkt Stöcklichrüz – Aussicht über den Zürichsee Runde von Egg

A breathtaking tour. Just what you imagine Switzerland to be. Hikes like this are pure energy for the soul. Traversing the landscape evokes so many wonderful feelings. Grateful for this day.

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