Mountainbiking
Zürich–Einsiedeln Bike
Zürich–Einsiedeln
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Zürich–Einsiedeln Bike
Zürich–Einsiedeln
Varied bike tour before the gates of Zurich, proving how quickly rural life begins past the edge of the large city. The tiny monastery town of Einsiedeln makes an impressive finishing point and a great contrast to Zurich’s busy city life.
The tour from Zürich to Einsiedeln shows just how remarkably close lovely landscapes are to the city. The first stage takes you over the Albis chain through the rural Knonau district, known locally as «Säuliamt». Spectacular panoramic views towards the Alps of the Glarus region, Central Switzerland and Bernese Oberland, the idyllic Türlersee in the middle of a forest invites you to a refreshing bathe.
The second stage is marked by the pre-Alpine and hilly character of the region around the Ägerisee, by the unique, broad high-moorland landscape near Rothenthurm and the spacious high plain around the Sihlsee with the small, fascinating monastery town of Einsiedeln. Here the route links up with the several-day, national «Panorama Bike» route to Montreux or Rorschach.
The second stage is marked by the pre-Alpine and hilly character of the region around the Ägerisee, by the unique, broad high-moorland landscape near Rothenthurm and the spacious high plain around the Sihlsee with the small, fascinating monastery town of Einsiedeln. Here the route links up with the several-day, national «Panorama Bike» route to Montreux or Rorschach.
Varied bike tour before the gates of Zurich, proving how quickly rural life begins past the edge of the large city. The tiny monastery town of Einsiedeln makes an impressive finishing point and a great contrast to Zurich’s busy city life.
The tour from Zürich to Einsiedeln shows just how remarkably close lovely landscapes are to the city. The first stage takes you over the Albis chain through the rural Knonau district, known locally as «Säuliamt». Spectacular panoramic views towards the Alps of the Glarus region, Central Switzerland and Bernese Oberland, the idyllic Türlersee in the middle of a forest invites you to a refreshing bathe.
The second stage is marked by the pre-Alpine and hilly character of the region around the Ägerisee, by the unique, broad high-moorland landscape near Rothenthurm and the spacious high plain around the Sihlsee with the small, fascinating monastery town of Einsiedeln. Here the route links up with the several-day, national «Panorama Bike» route to Montreux or Rorschach.
The second stage is marked by the pre-Alpine and hilly character of the region around the Ägerisee, by the unique, broad high-moorland landscape near Rothenthurm and the spacious high plain around the Sihlsee with the small, fascinating monastery town of Einsiedeln. Here the route links up with the several-day, national «Panorama Bike» route to Montreux or Rorschach.
Length | Number of stages
66 km
| 2 Stages
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 48 km
Natural surface: 18 km
Singletrail: 0 km
Natural surface: 18 km
Singletrail: 0 km
Ascent | Descent
1700 m | 1200 m
Grade | Fitness level
easy
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Diversion, Lorzentobel
Duration
until summer 2023
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
