Pfäffikon SZ - Sattelegg

2:30 h
62.22 km
1,388 m
1,363 m
407 m
1,190 m
783 m
Start: Pfäffikon (Sz) Train Station
Destination: Zug Train Station

This is quite a scenic ride to be done either early in the season or when you don't have enough time to head out for a full day ride. On sunny weekends there can be a considerable amount of traffic on the Sattelegg and Raten passes.

The tour starts off on the main road from Pfäffikon to Lachen, but fortunately there is a bicycle lane for much of the way. In Lachen it's possible to get away from the traffic and use some not very frequented roads to get to Sonne via Vorderberg. Once in Sonne we hit Satteleggpass properly and climb through some almost Alpine style hairpins for the first few hundred metres of the climb.

Once over the top there is a nice descent to Willerzell before we cross the bridge to Einseideln and ride through the town. Once again we can take quiet roads to Biberbrugg where we start the short climb to the Ratenpass. A coffee overlooking the Aegerisee at the Ratenpass gives some time to take in the amazing views of the valley and surrounding mountains before starting the descent to Zug.

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Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

As this tour does not start and end in the same place it's probably best to use public transport or ride to and from the start/end points of the ride.

There is ample parking available in both Pfäffikon Sz and Zug train stations if you do decide to take a car.

There are regular trains to Pfäffikon Sz. Do not confuse with Pfäffikon Zh

Additional information

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Author

Dave O'Riordan

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Swiss Alpine Adventure

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