Chatzenstrick
The walking path leads from the train station, over the Alp bridge and then past the hospital to the Chatzenstrick pass height. The pass height is at 1053 m and connects the towns of Einsiedeln and Altmatt. From Chatzenstrick you have a wonderful view of the Central Swiss Alps. After reaching the pass height, there is a path down to Altmatt. From there, you have the option to return by train to Einsiedeln or walk back the same way over the pass to Einsiedeln.
Note: From Monday, June 10, 2024, the uppermost section of Katzenstrickstrasse (section from the chapel to Günsliweg) will be renovated. It is planned that the renovation will be completed by mid-August 2024. The detour regarding the hiking path can be found on the signage plan.
- 1:22 h
- 4.47 km
- 173 m
- 135 m
- 881 m
- 1,054 m
- 173 m
- Start: Einsiedeln Train Station
- Destination: Einsiedeln Train Station
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Einsiedeln train station - Alp bridge/roundabout past the hospital - up to Chatzenstrick at 1053 m with a beautiful view of the Einsiedeln high valley. Return to Einsiedeln via the same walking route or continue to Dritte Altmatt (train/bus).
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Suitable footwear for a comfortable walk on the Chatzenstrick.
Directions & Parking facilities
To Einsiedeln / SZ:
- Take exit no. 39 (Schindellegi) from the A3 motorway from Chur or no. 37 (Richterswil) from Zurich.
- From Lucerne, Zug, Schwyz, Gotthard to Schwyz and the cantonal road no. 8 via Sattel - Rothenthurm - Biberbrugg to Einsiedeln.
- Parking Garage Brühl in Einsiedeln (paid) - Location
Author
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee Tourismus
Organization
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Visit the Milchmanufaktur in Einsiedeln. More information can be found on the Milchmanufaktur website or at the Tourist Office in Einsiedeln.
- Experience a guided tour of the impressive monastery of Einsiedeln. Information is available on the Tourist Office in Einsiedeln website.
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