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Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Einsiedeln Monastery – Sihlsee Dam loop from Einsiedeln

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Einsiedeln Monastery – Sihlsee Dam loop from Einsiedeln

Hard

4.8

(14)

237

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Sihlsee Dam loop from Einsiedeln

03:01

35.4km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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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4.06 km

Sihlsee Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lake Sihl is the largest artificial reservoir in Switzerland, covering 11 square kilometres. The roads that circle it are perfect for driving in a beautiful, picturesque setting.

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16.0 km

Sattelegg Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very busy on nice days. Rest briefly and continue.

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21.1 km

Gueteregg Mountain Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Good opportunity to take a break. Closed on Fridays.

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24.3 km

Scenic Path with Lake View in Schwyz

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28.2 km

St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

Highlight • Religious Site

The first chapel on the top of the pass was built in the 13th century. It was demolished and rebuilt in the 17th century. After the renovation in 2011, the chapel was re-blessed. The monk Meinrad is said to have lived as a hermit at the top of the pass in the ninth century. Meinrad later moved deeper into the Dark Forest, to what is now Einsiedeln.

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29.2 km

Paracelsus's birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting and informative place to visit. There is a good restaurant in this place. The food is very tasty and you have a nice view.

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29.2 km

Devil's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Already in the 12th century a first bridge over the Sihl was built here. The present bridge exists since 1794.
Just above the bridge is the birthplace of the great physician and reformer of medieval medicine, Paracelsus

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

15.1 km

2.92 km

141 m

107 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

13.1 km

3.72 km

439 m

290 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

32°C

18°C

35 %

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Sihlsee Dam loop from Einsiedeln

Einsiedeln Monastery

Sihlsee Dam

Sattelegg Pass

Gueteregg Mountain Restaurant

Scenic Path with Lake View in Schwyz

St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

Paracelsus's birthplace

Devil's Bridge

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