Adventure Route Gersau
The starting point of your circular hike is the Gersau boat station. On the mountain hiking trail, be sure to plan a detour to Kirchenflueloch: A breathtaking view of Gersau, the lake, and the Pilatus in the background is the highlight of the informative hiking route.
At seven stations, interesting habitats are portrayed. You will learn interesting facts about around 40 different plants, shrubs, and trees.
Another eight stations point out the geological peculiarity of the Gersau area. You will encounter glacial deposits, smoothly rounded rocks, massive granite erratics, and also shell fossils. The village of Gersau lies on a large alluvial cone, which was formed in geologically recent times. In the Acher area, you will learn interesting facts about water use at a high-pressure micro-hydropower plant.
- 1:55 h
- 5.13 km
- 252 m
- 252 m
- 434 m
- 685 m
- 251 m
- Start: Gersau
- Destination: Gersau
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From the village of Gersau towards Brunnen along the lake. After the church, keep left and go up the stairs towards Büel, Rüteli, Sellen, then continue to Kirchenfluejoch, Cholerboden. The descent goes via Mettlen, Eggiwald, to Nielenbrücke, then down to Acher and Rotacher back to Gersau.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
By car on the A4 to the Brunnen exit, then follow the main road to Gersau.
Paid parking spaces are available in the village of Gersau.
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: Sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment at the same time.
The journey is conveniently made by train and bus:
With the SBB to Brunnen station, then with Auto AG Schwyz line 2 from Brunnen to Gersau
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At the end of the eventful route, I usually treat myself to the traditional Gersau cheesecake.
Safety guidelines
Caution is advised on the detour to Kirchenflueloch. Please approach with good footwear.
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