Rothenthurm Moor Landscape – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Richterswil

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Rothenthurm Moor Landscape – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Richterswil

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Rothenthurm Moor Landscape – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Richterswil

04:13

46.9km

1,210m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 124 m for 62 m

After 46.8 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.26 km

Sternenweiher

Lake

19.3 km

St. Jost Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The small, beautiful Sankt Jost chapel and the pub right next door.

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20.5 km

Rothenthurm Moor Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

The high moor Rothenthurm may only be used by bike on very few paths, for hikers there are more paths available.

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22.7 km

Hochmoor Rothenthurm

Nature Reserve

25.8 km

Katzenstrick Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This small pass (only pedestrians and bicycles allowed) connects Einsiedeln with the Altmatt.

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26.1 km

View of Einsiedeln from Katzenstrick

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Short, crisp ascent from Einsiedeln Hospital to the Katzenstrick.

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29.2 km

Most important place on the pilgrimage in Switzerland. An impressive place with a magnificent cathedral and monastery. The evening Vespers service with Ave Maria is a must - the chants and organ music followed by a pilgrimage is a highly spiritual experience - even or especially if you don't think much of spirituality.

Be sure to spend the night in the monastery hostel. The monks' cells are spartan and nevertheless very impressive and appear with an unbelievable calmness. The pilgrim's stamp with the black Madonna is a must and is available at the hostel reception.

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31.3 km

Lake Sihl

Highlight • Lake

The Sihlsee is the largest reservoir in Switzerland in terms of area, but due to its shallow depth it does not have a very large volume. There are many opportunities for biking and hiking on both sides of the lake. The lake tour is popular with racing cyclists.

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34.5 km