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Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Richterswil

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Richterswil

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Richterswil

04:16

47.0km

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: June 10, 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

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3.08 km

Sternenweiher

Highlight • Lake

For Saturdays, sometimes with a trail on the bank. Close to a good Sternensee restaurant and the start of the Mühlibachtobel Trail.

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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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22.8 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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29.3 km

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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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 …

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37.3 km

View of Lake Zurich

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are up here, you have a great view over Lake Zurich and only a short distance to Meinrad in front of you!

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

19.3 km

6.62 km

552 m

180 m

159 m

129 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

13.4 km

4.33 km

1.72 km

734 m

712 m

188 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

21°C

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Einsiedeln Monastery – Lake Sihl loop from Richterswil

Sternenweiher

St. Jost Chapel

Rothenthurm Moor Landscape

Katzenstrick Pass Summit

View of Einsiedeln from Katzenstrick

Einsiedeln Monastery

Lake Sihl

View of Lake Zurich

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