Expert
Zug · Switzerland
- Distance
- 30.5 km / 19.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 985 m
- Typical duration
- 8 hr 18 min
- Panoramic viewpoint
- Waymarked route
Loop Trails near Einsiedeln
The directory currently contains 8 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Einsiedeln. Their average mapped distance is 17.3 km and average recorded ascent is 548 m (1,798 ft); the longest route in the set is 50.3 km.
This subset represents 5% of the 164 quality-checked routes near Einsiedeln. Its average distance is 17.3 km, compared with 15.3 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 548 m (1,798 ft), versus 578 m (1,896 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
Every route in this set is classified as a loop and returns to its starting area. A loop can still reuse part of the same path. Within this set, 2 routes (25%) are rated easy, 3 (38%) are rated hard or expert, and 8 (100%) 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
2.9 km
NaturlehrpfadCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
78 m
Naturlehrpfad6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
6 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
- 13.8 km / 8.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,018 m
- Typical duration
- 4 hr 23 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
Zurich · Switzerland
- Distance
- 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 78 m
- Typical duration
- 43 min
- Lake
- Wildlife watching
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Schwyz · Switzerland
- Distance
- 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 665 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 26 min
- Waymarked route
Expert
Zurich · Switzerland
- Distance
- 50.3 km / 31.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 728 m
- Typical duration
- 12 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Glarus · Switzerland
- Distance
- 9.0 km / 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 588 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 46 min
- Panoramic viewpoint
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Lucerne · Switzerland
- Distance
- 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 130 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 11 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Zurich · Switzerland
- Distance
- 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 193 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 29 min
- Castle and ruins
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panoramaweg AegeritalZug | 30.5 km | 985 m | 8 hr 18 min | Expert | April to October |
| Karstspur SilberenSchwyz | 13.8 km | 1,018 m | 4 hr 23 min | Hard | July to September |
| NaturlehrpfadZurich | 2.9 km | 78 m | 43 min | Easy | April to October |
| Geologischer Wanderweg RoggenstockSchwyz | 11.7 km | 665 m | 3 hr 26 min | Moderate | June to October |
| ÄmtlerwägZurich | 50.3 km | 728 m | 12 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Panoramaweg BraunwaldGlarus | 9.0 km | 588 m | 2 hr 46 min | Moderate | June to October |
| Seeuferweg BaldeggerseeLucerne | 14.4 km | 130 m | 3 hr 11 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Rundweg BurgholzZurich | 5.7 km | 193 m | 1 hr 29 min | Easy | April to October |
Panoramaweg Aegerital, Karstspur Silberen, Naturlehrpfad 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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