INFO: On the section Ruchegg - Eigen, timber work is being carried out until the end of 2025. The Auszeithweg is diverted via Biberstock road. The detour is appropriately signposted.
The Auszeithweg starts at Rothenthurm station and quickly passes houses into the silence of the forest. Already at the Bruder Klaus chapel, there is the first invitation to pause. In the small chapel, one can take a moment to reflect inside; just above there is a yoga and meditation spot.
Impulses for inner strengthÂ
In this way, the path leads beneath the canopy of leaves, where each step helps the hiker to come more into themselves. Sporadically, signs along the way provide impulses to immerse all senses in the here and now. After about two hours of walking time – of course, you can take considerably more time – the path slowly turns back to the rows of houses in the upper village.
Strengthening with a power packageÂ
The perfect culinary accompaniment is the power package, which can be obtained at the Kronenmetzg. There are various benches along the path for enjoyable strengthening and resting.
- 2:05 h
- 6.48 km
- 309 m
- 310 m
- 922 m
- 1,231 m
- 309 m
- Start: Rothenthurm
- Destination: Rothenthurm
Pavements
- Street (14%)Asphalt (4%)Gravel (17%)Trail (35%)Path (31%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Rothenthurm station 920 m asl - Bruder Klaus Chapel, Kreuzegg 1064 m asl - 1211 m asl - Biberstock - Rothenthurm station 920 m aslÂ
Tour information
Circular trail
Nature highlight
Equipment
- Shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereFrom Pfäffikon SZ or Schwyz via the H8 to Rothenthurm.Parking
Paid parking spaces near the church.
Public transportationRothenthurm is very well accessible by public transport.
The SBB/Südostbahn (SOB) operates every half hour from Zurich to Rothenthurm.
Every hour you can travel from Eastern Switzerland as well as from the greater Lucerne area with the "Voralpen-Express" (Romanshorn – Lucerne line) to Rothenthurm.
Additional information
Rothenthurm Tourism: www.rothenthurm-tourismus.ch
Mythen Adventure Region: www.erlebnisregion-mythen.ch
Author
Erlebnisregion Mythen
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Did you know that Rothenthurm lies in the largest raised bog in Switzerland? Also discover the circular hike "Moorlandschaft Rothenthurm".Â





