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Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Lake Sihl – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Einsiedeln

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Lake Sihl – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Einsiedeln

Easy

4.7

(18)

137

hikers

Lake Sihl – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Einsiedeln

01:36

5.19km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

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The pretty town of Einsiedeln is best known for its impressive monastery. It is not only one of the most important baroque buildings, but also a stage destination on the …

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2.09 km

Lake Sihl

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beautiful large lake to relax...

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2.55 km

On the edge of Einsiedeln you hike through a beautiful coniferous forest and enjoy impressive views of the landscape and the reservoir. In the monastery forest itself you will find some cozy fire places for a mild evening.

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3.50 km

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

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3.50 km

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

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3.88 km

Einsiedeln Abbey

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For pilgrims: there is the stamp of the Black Madonna

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4.28 km

Einsiedeln Town Hall

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Town Hall, Einsiedeln
The current town hall had a few previous buildings that stood further out into the square and were able to be built there with the permission of …

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4.50 km

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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5.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

409 m

173 m

122 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

908 m

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

19°C

14°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Lake Sihl – Einsiedeln Monastery loop from Einsiedeln

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

Lake Sihl

Monastery Forest

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

View of Einsiedeln Abbey

Einsiedeln Abbey

Einsiedeln Town Hall

Einsiedeln Monastery

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