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Best Lake Hikes in Schwyz

The directory currently contains 6 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Schwyz. Their average mapped distance is 1.8 km and average recorded ascent is 74 m (243 ft); the longest route in the set is 2.8 km.

This subset represents 1% of the 428 quality-checked routes in Schwyz. Its average distance is 1.8 km, compared with 3.3 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 74 m (243 ft), versus 170 m (558 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set carries a lake tag in the directory. Whether the mapped line reaches the shore and whether swimming is allowed must be checked locally. Within this set, 2 routes (33%) are rated easy, 0 (0%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

0.6 km

Gusöteli - Stalden

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

0 m

Gusöteli - Stalden

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Moderate

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
8 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
am Ufer der Biber
Easy

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
111 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Typical duration
8 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Südostbahn BDe 4/4 multiple unit with a push-pull train from Biberbrugg to Arth-Goldau, just after Altmatt. This particular multiple unit was delivered in 1979 and remained in use until 2010. This class delivers an amazing 2100 kw (2860 hp)
Easy

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
29 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Wanderwegweiser Waldeggli 1045, Altendorf SZ
Moderate

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
230 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Bennau - ChatzenstrickSchwyz1.8 km8 m23 minModerateApril to October
Bibersteg - Gutsch-SägeSchwyz2.7 km64 m40 minEasyApril to October
Egg - JuretenSchwyz1.2 km111 m25 minModerateApril to October
Gusöteli - StaldenSchwyz0.6 km0 m8 minModerateApril to October
Dritte Altmatt - BubruggSchwyz2.8 km29 m38 minEasyApril to October
Bräggerhof - WaldeggliSchwyz1.5 km230 m39 minModerateApril to October

Egg - Jureten, Bibersteg - Gutsch-Säge, Bennau - Chatzenstrick currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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