Alpine Panorama Trail
Overview
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Distance 19 km
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Duration 5 h 25 min
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Ascent 720 m
Intro
A tough climb to Stöcklichrüz and a superb high-level hike around the northern end of Sihlsee lake to Einsiedeln. The St. Meinrads Chapel on Etzelpass and the house where Paracelsus was born are popular resting places, not just for pilgrims.
Description
Einsiedeln is situated in the heart of central Switzerland in a pre-alpine high valley landscape. The route starts at the train station, but does not pass the famous monastery. Therefore, a detour to the impressive cathedral of Switzerland's most important pilgrimage site is definitely worthwhile.
A first short passage leads from the station through a residential neighbourhood and past the hospital. Then, on the right-hand side, the huge ski jumping ramps catch your eye. The facility comprises 4 jumps, including the longest jump in Switzerland with a hill size of 117 metres. If you are lucky, you can watch international professional athletes during training.
You then continue uphill over the Chatzenstrick and descend to Altmatt. Even from the heights of the Chatzenstrick you can see that the valley below is quite special. In autumn, the moor shimmers in brownish-red to golden colours. In the cool, humid climate of the plateau between Biberbrugg and Rothenthurm, high moors and shallow bogs have developed over thousands of years. When it rains, the peat mosses soak up the water like a sponge, and once the sun is back, they release the stored water into the environment. In this way, peatlands act as a natural flood protection. Since dead plant remains do not decompose due to the wet conditions, the carbon they contain is stored as peat for thousands of years and thus binds CO2.
After passing the moor, there is a slight ascent up to the Raten. The splendid view over the Aegeri lake and the alps invites you to take a rest after almost three hours. The 7.2 square kilometre lake was originally formed by a glacier. The Battle of Morgarten between the Confederates and the Habsburgs took place on its shores in 1315. A lovely path through the forest leads to the Mangelhöhe, a gravel road then descends to Unterägeri. This is where the five-and-a-half-hour hike ends.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Einsiedeln
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| Destination |
Unterägeri
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
720 m
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| Descent |
860 m
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| Distance |
19 km
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| Duration |
5 h 25 min
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| Duration back |
5 h 35 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Season |
April - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, Over a pass
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