How many hiking trails are listed in Schwyz?

The directory currently includes 428 quality-checked routes in Schwyz, covering 1.4k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Schwyz?

European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Alpine Panorama Trail and Alpine Panorama Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Schwyz?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Schwyz?

117 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Schwyz

428 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Schwyz, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 1.4k km. The average route is 3.3 km with 170 m (558 ft) of recorded ascent.

428
Trails: 1.4k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.4k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 117 easy (27%), 294 moderate (69%) and 17 hard or expert (4%). 11 routes (3%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (14), alpine meadow (8), castle and ruins (7), lake (6). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,350 m (7,710 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland, Alpine Panorama Trail, Alpine Panorama Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

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

14.6 km

ViaSuworow

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

621 m

ViaJacobi

6 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.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland	312 km	5,582 m	82 hr	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	22.5 km	989 m	6 hr 24 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	18.7 km	776 m	5 hr 11 min	Point to point
ViaJacobi	19.1 km	621 m	5 hr 2 min	Point to point
ViaSuworow	14.6 km	1,481 m	5 hr 16 min	Point to point
ViaJacobi	16.6 km	676 m	4 hr 31 min	Point to point

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.