Einsiedeln Monastery – Katzenstrick Pass Summit loop from Einsiedeln

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Einsiedeln Monastery – Katzenstrick Pass Summit loop from Einsiedeln

Hard

4.6

(44)

479

riders

Einsiedeln Monastery – Katzenstrick Pass Summit loop from Einsiedeln

04:24

43.8km

1,390m

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: October 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.7 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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748 m

Einsiedeln Monastery

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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 …

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3.17 km

Klosterwald

Forest

6.04 km

Kloster Au (Benedictine Nunnery), Trachslau

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The monastery in the Au, often only called Au women's monastery, is a Benedictine monastery in the Trachslau district in the municipality of Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz. In …

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13.1 km

Katzenstrick Pass Summit

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

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24.0 km

Ruchegg Summit Cross

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A nice cross on the "pass" above!

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24.0 km

Ruchegg Pass (1,225 m)

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The Ruchegg is a simple transition from Rothenthurm to Trachslau. Nice view and then cool descent to Trachslau!

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33.1 km

Alp (river)

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What is meant here is the small river Alp, which also gives the valley its name: Alpthal. There is an easy, beautiful trail along the Alp from Trachslau to just before Brunni.

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37.8 km

The Myths

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At the beginning of the valley which leads to the two summits of Petit and Grand Mythes, this path offers magnificent views of these emblematic peaks.

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38.9 km

View of Trachslau

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Trachslau is centrally located in the Alptal valley. From here, descend from Ruchegg and ascend to Amselspitz, Humel, and Uf em Tritt on the other side of the valley.

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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

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