63 Schwyzer Höhenweg
63 Schwyzer Höhenweg
63 Schwyzer Höhenweg
63 Schwyzer Höhenweg

Hiking

Schwyzer Höhenweg

Schwyzer Höhenweg

Küssnacht a.R.–Einsiedeln

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Schwyzer Höhenweg

Schwyzer Höhenweg

The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by three history-steeped mountains: the Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen. Spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes.
The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by the three history-steeped mountains; Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen: each with its own story to tell. Mainly railway history was written on the Rigi. The history of the Rossberg is tightly bound to the disastrous date of 2 September 1806, when a gigantic mass of rock crashed down into the valley from the slopes of the Gnipen, burying 457 people. The history of the Mythen is also geological. The Mythen are actually all that remains of a layer of rock which has otherwise been completely eroded north of the Alps.

Reason enough to combine the three hiking worlds on the Schwyzer Panoramaweg. In so doing, you cross the Rigi and Rossberg, while you hike along the striking Mythen. The spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton, as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes, can be easily admired from the Schwyzer Panoramaweg. There are also plenty of places to stop for a refreshing drink along this remarkable route.
The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by three history-steeped mountains: the Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen. Spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes.
The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by the three history-steeped mountains; Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen: each with its own story to tell. Mainly railway history was written on the Rigi. The history of the Rossberg is tightly bound to the disastrous date of 2 September 1806, when a gigantic mass of rock crashed down into the valley from the slopes of the Gnipen, burying 457 people. The history of the Mythen is also geological. The Mythen are actually all that remains of a layer of rock which has otherwise been completely eroded north of the Alps.

Reason enough to combine the three hiking worlds on the Schwyzer Panoramaweg. In so doing, you cross the Rigi and Rossberg, while you hike along the striking Mythen. The spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton, as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes, can be easily admired from the Schwyzer Panoramaweg. There are also plenty of places to stop for a refreshing drink along this remarkable route.
62 km | 5 Stages
4200 m | 3800 m
medium (mountain hiking trail) | difficult

Arrival | return travel

Arrival / return travel Küssnacht am Rigi
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Arrival / return travel Einsiedeln
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Services

Accommodation

be und mee - bed and breakfast
be und mee - bed and breakfast
Rigi Kaltbad
Hotel Rigi Kaltbad
Hotel Rigi Kaltbad
Rigi Kaltbad
S'Ottä obere Seilegg
S'Ottä obere Seilegg
Sattel
Hotel Drei Könige
Hotel Drei Könige
Einsiedeln
Hotel St. Georg
Hotel St. Georg
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Places

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Places of interest

Hohle Gasse
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Bergbahnen Sattel-Hochstuckli
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Abbey of Einsiedeln
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Alte Etzelstrasse
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Signalization

Signalization
For hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts. Take a printout of our web map on your hike for safety's sake.
Signalization