Schwyzer Höhenweg

The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by three history-steeped mountains: the Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen. Spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes.

The long route begins at the Küssnacht am Rigi stop, close to Lake Lucerne. In Küssnacht, the trail passes the Baroque parish church of St. Peter and Paul before following the village stream. Meadows and pastures soon alternate with longer stretches of forest; the yellow-marked hiking trail gradually gains height before descending to Goldau.

On Rossberg, the mountain trail climbs more steeply. It continues over the bare Gnipen in a steady succession of ascents and descents, then drops down to Sattel. Beyond, the route is once again characterised by open slopes and woodland. At 62 kilometres, with around 4,200 metres of ascent and more than 24 hours of walking, the route demands stamina.

In the final third, the mountain trail climbs to Stäglerenegg and continues up to Furggelenstock. At around 1,655 m, the summit with its cross is the highest point of the route. The Furggelen pass follows shortly afterwards, before the route descends through pastures and forest. Towards the end, the houses of Einsiedeln come into view; the trail passes through the village to its destination at Einsiedeln railway station.