Einsiedeln - Unterägeri via the Alpenpanorama Weg

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.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 15 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 657 m
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    Descent: - 834 m

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    Highest point: 1,217 m
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    Lowest point: 725 m

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Description of the walk

For ease of description, the following symbols are used
R sign: Yellow sign with hiker pictogram
W sign: Sign or diamond with the word Wanderweg
Sign No. 3: Yellow sign with green sticker No. 3.
Sign No. 22: Yellow multi-directional sign with green sticker No. 22.

(S) From the Hotel Drei König, return to Hauptstrasse via Strählgasse. Head west until you reach the bridge over the river called Alp. Sign No. 3.

(1) Continue along Spitalstrasse and then Katzenstrickstrasse until you reach a fork in the road at a farm. Sign R.

(2) Keep right on Katzenstrickstrasse and look for a path on the left at the first hairpin bend. Sign No. 3.

(3) On the left, begin a steep climb to reach the pretty Maria-End-Kapelle chapel. Signpost W.

(4) Take Katzenstickestrasse and climb up to the Chatzenstick pass. Sign No. 3. Stay on this road and descend towards Altmatt.

(5) At the crossroads, turn left, pass the Rössli restaurant and, just after the next chalet, signpost R, find a lane that leads to a level crossing. Cross the railway line. Signpost No. 3.

(6) On the other side of the railway line, turn right and follow a small road heading west. You will come to a bridge over the Biber stream. Signpost W.

(7) After the bridge, turn right and cross a road. Follow the directions on the various signs No. 3 until you reach a crossroads in Saint-Jost. There is another sign No. 3.

(8) At the sign, turn right. Continue through the woods until you reach a road at the large car park of the Raten restaurant. Sign No. 3.

(9) Cross the road with caution and take the small road on the left. Continue to Abschwändi. Sign No. 3.

(10) Follow the signs, passing one turn-off on the left and one on the right. Gain a little altitude in a wooded area, keeping westward. After passing a cross, you will reach an intersection at Mangelhöhe. Sign No. 3.

(11) With the help of the signs, you will easily reach a crossroads at Hintertann. Sign No. 3.

(12) In Hintertann, take the small road on the left, which descends to Hinterschneit. Sign No. 3.

(13) Turn right onto Schneitstrasse and cross Hinterwidenstrasse. Sign No. 3.

(14) At the junction, turn left and return to Hinterwiden. Sign No. 3.

(15) Pass between the houses and begin the descent towards Unterägeri, following the various signs. After a bend in Weidenstrasse, you will come out onto Schönwartstrasse. Sign No. 3.

(16) Take Schönwartstrasse, then Oberdorfstrasse to reach Seestrasse. Turn left towards the lake and quickly reach the Seminar Hotel. (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 903 m - Hotel Drei König
  2. 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 884 m - Bridge over the Alp - Sign No. 3
  3. 2 : km 1.76 - alt. 901 m - Fork in the road at a farm - R sign
  4. 3 : km 2.21 - alt. 974 m - Path on the left - Sign No. 3
  5. 4 : km 2.52 - alt. 1,029 m - Maria-End-Kapelle - Sign W
  6. 5 : km 4.89 - alt. 918 m - Crossroads - Sign No. 3
  7. 6 : km 5.08 - alt. 918 m - Altmatt - Sign No. 3
  8. 7 : km 6.1 - alt. 897 m - Bibersteg - Bridge over the Biber
  9. 8 : km 8.01 - alt. 1,152 m - St Jost - Sign No. 3
  10. 9 : km 9.23 - alt. 1,073 m - Raten Parking restaurant - Sign No. 3
  11. 10 : km 10.81 - alt. 1,139 m - Abschwändi - Sign No. 3
  12. 11 : km 12.73 - alt. 1,108 m - Mangelhöhe - Sign No. 3
  13. 12 : km 14.6 - alt. 1,038 m - Hintertann - Sign No. 3
  14. 13 : km 15.66 - alt. 947 m - Hinterschneit - Sign No. 3
  15. 14 : km 16.13 - alt. 931 m - Schneitstr./Hinterwidenstr. junction, sign No. 3
  16. 15 : km 16.26 - alt. 933 m - Hinterwiden - Sign No. 3
  17. 16 : km 18.28 - alt. 800 m - Schönwartstrasse - Sign No. 3
  18. E : km 18.94 - alt. 725 m - Seminar Hotel - Unterägeri

Notes

  • Green sticker No. 3 Alpenpanorama Weg
  • ? Yellow signposts: Alpine panorama trail sticker No. 3. Excellent signposting with numerous signs along the entire route.
  • ? Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.
  • ? Several restaurants along the route.
  • ? Accommodation in Unterägeri: Seminar Hotel
  • ? A few fountains along the route, but the water is not always drinkable.
  • ? Transport: Timetables
  • ? Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Météo blue
  • ? Alpine pastures: You will cross many alpine pastures, where farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please stay on the paths that cross their property. Don't forget to close gates behind you.

Worth a visit

  • Einsiedeln
  • Agerisee
  • Unterägeri

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