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Zürichsee (Lac de Zurich) walks
From Pfäffikon to Rapperswil via the Holzbrücke Seedamm-Weg
Visorando Member
3.59 mi
+33 ft
-26 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Freienbach (Canton of Schwyz)
This route starts in Pfäffikon (SZ) and leads to Rapperswil (SG) along a wide causeway that divides Lake Zurich into two parts. The first section follows wide gravel paths through a peaceful landscape. Up to Hurden, the path winds through meadows. From Hurden to Rapperswil, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the lake as you walk along a series of wooden jetties. In Rapperswil, the path passes through a beautiful park leading to the historic town centre. The return journey can be made via the same route or by train (a train runs every half hour between Rapperswil and Pfäffikon).
Walks near Zürichsee (Lac de Zurich)
Einsiedeln – Pfäffikon
7.48 mi
+577 ft
-2,264 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Einsiedeln (Canton of Schwyz)
This hike follows the Via Jacobi (signposted with a No. 4 symbol). Einsiedeln, home to a vast monastery, is a major pilgrimage centre. The route offers views of Lake Sihl. After crossing the Etzel Pass, you’ll catch sight of Lake Zurich as you descend towards Pfäffikon.
Einsiedeln - Unterägeri via the Alpenpanorama Weg
11.77 mi
+2,156 ft
-2,736 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Einsiedeln (Canton of Schwyz)
This stage will take you from Einsideln to Unterägeri. You will enjoy a superb view at the Chatzenstrick pass. You will descend to Unterägeri on the shores of Lake Ägeri via a ridge path.
Siebnen - Einsiedeln via the Alpenpanorama Weg
13.80 mi
+3,209 ft
-1,686 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Schübelbach (Canton of Schwyz)
This stage will take you from Siebnen to Einsiedeln. After the long climb up the Stöcklichrüz, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of Lake Zurich and the Sihlsee. At the Etzelpass, you will pass the St. Meinradskapelle chapel and the birthplace of Paracelsus. In Einsiedeln, a major pilgrimage site in Switzerland, don't miss a visit to the monastery.
Unterägeri - Cham via the Alpenpanorama Weg
10.96 mi
+748 ft
-1,745 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Unterägeri (Canton of Zug)
This stage will take you from Unterägeri to Cham. You will gradually arrive at Lake Zug after a short climb to the Brunegg mountain pasture. On the way down, you will pass the pretty chapel of St. Verena. You can enjoy a lovely walk along the lake in Zug.
Sattel – Holzegg
7.94 mi
+3,215 ft
-1,220 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sattel (Canton of Schwyz)
This fourth stage will take you from Sattel to Holzegg. The route begins with a fairly steep climb up to Mostelberg. As you round the Angelstock and then follow the eastern slope of the Mythen, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the lakes and mountains of Central Switzerland. In Holzegg, you’ll be at the foot of the Gross Mythen. A difficult and demanding trail leads up to this summit
From Zurich to Greifensee following the streams
8.65 mi
+837 ft
-892 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Weinegg (Canton of Zürich)
This is an easy route. You will follow various streams through forests and villages, exploring the outskirts of Zurich as far as the beautiful Lake Greifensee, where you can go swimming (in summer, at least).