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Buziflue (1601 m) walks
Holzegg – Einsiedeln
Visorando Member
11.78 mi
+1,926 ft
-3,507 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Schwyz (Canton of Schwyz)
This fifth stage will take you from Holzegg to Einsiedeln. This beautiful route passes through wetlands before reaching Halbegg via wooden steps. The hike continues with the steep ascent of the Furggelenstock. An orientation board shows the peaks visible on a clear day: the Pilatus, the Säntis and also Lake Zurich. After a steep descent and a series of ups and downs, you’ll reach Butziflue. As you descend towards Einsiedeln, you’ll look out over Lake Sihl. In the distance, you’ll catch sight of the imposing Einsiedeln Abbey.
Walks near Buziflue (1601 m)
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.
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.
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
Morschach - Vitznau
11.12 mi
+2,457 ft
-3,045 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This second stage will take you from Morschach to Vitznau. As you cross Morschach, you can admire the Mythen, the two legendary peaks of the canton of Schwitz. This route offers many more views of the lake and the mountain ranges that surround it. At Brunnen, you will leave Lake Uri and follow the shores of Lake Lucerne. You will stop in the charming village of Vitznau, the departure point for the little train that climbs to the famous summit of the Rigi.
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.
Goldau – Sattel
8.46 mi
+3,848 ft
-2,982 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Arth (Canton of Schwyz)
This third stage will take you from Goldau to Sattel. The route follows the Rossberg ridge. First, you’ll pass through Gnipen, where , 200 years ago, a massive rockslide formed a cone of boulders. In the heart of this rocky landscape lies the Goldau Wildlife Park. You will then climb to the Wildspitz, the highest point of the stage. As you descend towards Sattel, you’ll enjoy views over Lake Ägeri.
From Pfäffikon to Rapperswil via the Holzbrücke Seedamm-Weg
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).
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.
From Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad-First
2.79 mi
+184 ft
-1,227 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Arth (Canton of Schwyz)
This short hike is mainly downhill after the ascent by train. The return journey can be made by train or cable car. This hike offers exceptional views of Lake Lucerne.
Trip to the Rigi, scenic walk from Rigi Kulm to Wolfertschen
1.60 mi
+161 ft
-1,096 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Arth (Canton of Schwyz)
A trip to the Rigi: depart from Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel train, then enjoy a scenic walk from Rigi Kulm to Wolfertschen-first. From there, you can take the train back to Krabel and ascend in a cable car to Rigi Scheidegg, or descend directly by train to Arth-Goldau.