From Pfäffikon to Rapperswil via the Holzbrücke Seedamm-Weg
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).
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.59 mi -
Average duration: 1h 40 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 33 ft -
Descent: - 26 ft -
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Highest point: 1,371 ft -
Lowest point: 1,319 ft
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Country:
Switzerland
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City:
Freienbach -
Start: N 47.203424° / E 8.778217° -
End: N 47.22509° / E 8.817136° -
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Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 1,339 ft - Pfäffikon Bahnhof
- 1 : mi 3.17 - alt. 1,339 ft - Viewpoint - Zürichsee (Lac de Zurich)
- E : mi 3.59 - alt. 1,345 ft - Rapperswil Bahnhof
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