Schwyzer Tour
Overview
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Distance 26 km
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Ascent 840 m
Intro
The tour is ideal for exploring and discovering the unspoilt landscape in and around Schwyz. The Schwyz valley basin is surrounded by the rugged Mythen and beautiful Lake Lucerne. And in the heart of this idyllic landscape lies the historic small town of Schwyz.
Description
The tour starts in Brunnen, a former spa town, situated directly on the fjord-like Lake Uri. Shortly after Brunnen, cross the Muota River via the Suworow Bridge.
The ascent to the in the secluded small village of Aufiberg is indeed worth it. There is a breathtaking view of the Schwyz valley basin after the Gibelhorn. The Tschütschi hermitage is nestled in a forest glade at the foot of the Mythen. The tour continues in the direction of Ried and on to Schwyz. This vibrant small town is a lovely surprise due to its wealth of history, culture and tradition. Pictures and short texts on eleven different information boards provide multifaceted information on important village squares, streets and lanes, public buildings, patrician houses, cloisters, churches and chapels.
A picturesque downhill run through the forest and next to «The Swiss Path» takes you back to the lovely town of Brunnen situated directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Let your bike rest for a while and treat yourself to an Italian-type ice-cream, a coffee, a swim in the lake or a visit to the unique Victorinox Museum in the town center.
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 |
Brunnen
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| Destination |
Brunnen
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| Ascent |
840 m
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| Descent |
840 m
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| Distance |
26 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
20 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
5 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
1 km
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
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| More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/mountainbikeland/ro... |
Erlebnisregion Mythen
Postfach 648
6440
Brunnen
Phone
+41 (0)41 825 00 40
info@brunnen-schwyz.ch
erlebnisregion-mythen.ch
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