Expert
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 312 km / 194 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,582 m
- Typical duration
- 82 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Best Mountain Hikes in Schwyz
The directory currently contains 14 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Schwyz. Their average mapped distance is 33.2 km and average recorded ascent is 1,213 m (3,980 ft); the longest route in the set is 312 km.
This subset represents 3% of the 428 quality-checked routes in Schwyz. Its average distance is 33.2 km, compared with 3.3 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,213 m (3,980 ft), versus 170 m (558 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the mountain tag. Their measured distance and ascent are shown separately so the label is not used as a proxy for difficulty. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 11 (79%) are rated hard or expert, and 1 (7%) 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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How do these routes differ?
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
9.0 km
Schwyzer Höhenweg - Etappe 2Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
621 m
ViaJacobi6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →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
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 22.5 km / 14.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 989 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr 24 min
- Mountain
- Alpine meadow
- Panoramic viewpoint
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 19.1 km / 11.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 621 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 2 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,481 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 16 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 9.0 km / 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,176 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 39 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 892 m
- Typical duration
- 4 hr 7 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,216 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 36 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 534 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 32 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 22.3 km / 13.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 833 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr 7 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 32 m
- Typical duration
- 58 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,220 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 54 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 13.8 km / 8.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,018 m
- Typical duration
- 4 hr 23 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 105 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 8.1 km / 5.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,282 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 37 min
- Mountain
- 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.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Long distance path E1 - part SwitzerlandSchwyz | 312 km | 5,582 m | 82 hr | Expert | June to October |
| Alpine Panorama TrailSchwyz | 22.5 km | 989 m | 6 hr 24 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaJacobiSchwyz | 19.1 km | 621 m | 5 hr 2 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaSuworowSchwyz | 14.6 km | 1,481 m | 5 hr 16 min | Hard | June to October |
| Schwyzer Höhenweg - Etappe 2Schwyz | 9.0 km | 1,176 m | 3 hr 39 min | Hard | April to October |
| Schwyzer Höhenweg - Etappe 3Schwyz | 13.3 km | 892 m | 4 hr 7 min | Hard | April to October |
| Schwyzer Höhenweg - Etappe 1Schwyz | 8.5 km | 1,216 m | 3 hr 36 min | Hard | April to October |
| Via GlaralpinaSchwyz | 8.3 km | 534 m | 2 hr 32 min | Moderate | July to September |
| Schwyzer Höhenweg - Etappe 5Schwyz | 22.3 km | 833 m | 6 hr 7 min | Hard | June to October |
| Au-DiethelmSchwyz | 4.4 km | 32 m | 58 min | Moderate | June to October |
European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland, Alpine Panorama Trail, ViaJacobi 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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