Holzegg – Einsiedeln

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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.

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.78 mi
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    Average duration: 7h 05 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,926 ft
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    Descent: - 3,507 ft
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    Highest point: 5,397 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,946 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,600 ft - Berggasthaus Holzegg
  2. 1 : mi 0.43 - alt. 4,803 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  3. 2 : mi 0.77 - alt. 4,800 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  4. 3 : mi 1 - alt. 4,682 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  5. 4 : mi 1.25 - alt. 4,760 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  6. 5 : mi 2.53 - alt. 5,394 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg) - Furggelenstock (1656 m)
  7. 6 : mi 2.84 - alt. 5,007 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  8. 7 : mi 3.25 - alt. 4,954 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  9. 8 : mi 4.4 - alt. 5,016 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  10. 9 : mi 4.52 - alt. 4,957 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  11. 10 : mi 4.74 - alt. 5,200 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg) - Buziflue (1601 m)
  12. 11 : mi 5.56 - alt. 5,043 ft - Chopf (1559 m)
  13. 12 : mi 5.83 - alt. 4,774 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  14. 13 : mi 6.89 - alt. 4,836 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg) - Amselspitz (1491 m)
  15. 14 : mi 9.09 - alt. 3,356 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  16. 15 : mi 10 - alt. 3,560 ft - Signpost with a No. 63 sticker (Schwyzer Höhenweg)
  17. E : mi 11.78 - alt. 3,022 ft - Allegro Hotel Einsiedeln

Notes

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