Goldau – Sattel

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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.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Küssnacht am Rigi to Einsiedeln via the Schwyzer Höhenweg

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.46 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3,848 ft
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    Descent: - 2,982 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,121 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,650 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,742 ft - Alternatively, Hotel Goldau
  2. 1 : mi 0.35 - alt. 1,670 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  3. 2 : mi 0.75 - alt. 1,660 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  4. 3 : mi 0.9 - alt. 1,677 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  5. 4 : mi 1.21 - alt. 1,873 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  6. 5 : mi 1.31 - alt. 1,982 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  7. 6 : mi 2.02 - alt. 2,795 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  8. 7 : mi 2.48 - alt. 3,225 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  9. 8 : mi 2.89 - alt. 3,681 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  10. 9 : mi 3.53 - alt. 4,501 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  11. 10 : mi 3.92 - alt. 4,977 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  12. 11 : mi 4.13 - alt. 5,108 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg) - Gnipen (1567 m)
  13. 12 : mi 4.93 - alt. 5,108 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  14. 13 : mi 5.09 - alt. 4,964 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  15. 14 : mi 6.06 - alt. 4,613 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  16. 15 : mi 6.42 - alt. 4,331 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  17. 16 : mi 6.94 - alt. 3,596 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  18. 17 : mi 7.29 - alt. 3,159 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  19. 18 : mi 7.62 - alt. 2,835 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  20. 19 : mi 8 - alt. 2,572 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  21. E : mi 8.46 - alt. 2,579 ft - Sattel – Bus stop: Krone

Notes

Weather: before setting off, check Météo Suisse or Météo Blue
Hiking kit, including good walking boots.

Before setting off, check the SuisseMobile websitefor any trail closures or diversions.

  • Accommodation in Eierhals: Hotel Eierhals Royal (there is no accommodation in Sattel. Take bus 609 to Eierhals on the shores of Lake Ägeri. Journey time approx. 10 mins, 2 buses per hour)

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