Schwyzer Höhenweg

00:10 h
4,226 m
3,802 m
432 m
1,644 m
1,212 m
65.36 km
Start: Küssnacht
Destination: Einsiedeln

The Schwyzer Höhenweg, also known as the Schwyzer Panoramaweg, is characterized by the three historic mountains Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen. There are also panoramic and deep views of most of the valleys in the original canton as well as Lake Zug and Lake Lucerne. The Schwyzer Höhenweg is divided into 5 stages.

The Schwyzer Höhenweg is characterized by the three historic mountains of Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen: each of these mountain ranges has its own story to tell. Above all, railway history has been written on the Rigi. At Rossberg, the story is closely linked to the fateful September 2nd in 1806, when gigantic rock masses slid from the slopes of the Gnipen into the valley and buried 457 people. The history of the myths, in turn, is a geological one. The myths are remnants of a rock cover that has otherwise completely eroded north of the Alps. Reason enough to connect the three hiking worlds on the Schwyzer Höhenweg. You cross both the Rigi and the Rossberg while moving along the striking myths. The spectacular panoramic and deep views of the valleys of the original canton as well as of Lake Zug and Lake Lucerne can be easily enjoyed from the Schwyzer Höhenweg, and a refreshing drink is always available along this varied route.

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Directions

The Schwyzer Höhenweg is divided into the following 5 stages:

Stage 1, Küssnacht a.R.–Rigi: Seebodenalp is one of the most beautiful viewing terraces in the Swiss foothills of the Alps. It can be enjoyed in peace, as it is not too far to Rigi Staffel. From the Staffel to the Kulm you are in good company with the train guests.

Stage 2, Rigi–Goldau: Down between the Rigi Kulm and the ridge that leads to Rigi Scheidegg. In view of the Gnipen with the demolition site of the Goldau landslide of 1806. There is enough time in Goldau to take a detour to the zoo.

Stage 3, Goldau–Sattel: The landslide area is still impressive today, with its masses of rubble and stone blocks as well as the special vegetation that is reclaiming the space. On the Wildspitz, the highest mountain in the canton of Zug, you have a beautiful view of the lakes of central Switzerland.

Stage 4, Sattel–Haggenegg: After a demanding climb, the Hochstuckli is worth a short detour. Panoramic view of the Mythen and Schwyzerland. Then there is a gentle descent to Haggenegg, where the Schwyzer Höhenweg intersects with the Way of St. James.

Stage 5, Haggenegg–Einsiedeln: A tour under the spell of myths that are avoided on the “back side”. From Furggelenstock, the Grosse Mythen looks deceptively similar to the Matterhorn. Einsiedeln lives from the monastery church that towers over everything and the well-preserved village center.

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