Einsiedeln Monastery – Chatzenstrick Pass loop from Einsiedeln

Einsiedeln Monastery – Chatzenstrick Pass loop from Einsiedeln

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Chatzenstrick Pass loop from Einsiedeln

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43.9km

1,460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 40.7 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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721 m

Einsiedeln Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

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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3.95 km

Ententeich

Lake

7.07 km

Chatzenstrick Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great area, Bäsebeiz Liebegg Hütten! Recommended!

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10.1 km

Katzenstrick Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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17.4 km

Letziturm

Castle

23.6 km

Ruchegg Pass (1,225 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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23.6 km

Ruchegg Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

A nice cross on the "pass" above!

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32.5 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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37.3 km

The Myths

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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38.4 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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41.6 km

Klosterwald

Forest

43.9 km

End point

Parking

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