Chlosterweid snowshoe trail
The postal bus stops at the school in Euthal, a small village at the end of Lake Sihl. From there, it is a ten-minute walk to the start at Ober Schweig where the trail begins. We set off, eyes fixed on the Chli Aubrig. Passing farmsteads, the path gently ascends and crosses snowy meadows. Some of these meadows belong to the Einsiedeln monastery, hence the place name and the route name: Chlosterweid. The name also suits the silence surrounding us.
After a short forest section at Chrummflüeli, we reach the highest point of the route. Experienced snowshoers would now continue hiking to Chli Aubrig. We, however, start on the gently descending return path. The open terrain lets us look down onto the village of Euthal and Lake Sihl. Along the way, we glance back several times at the Sihl Valley and Wägitaler mountains before returning to the starting point Ober Schweig.
- 2:35 h
- 5.20 km
- 220 m
- 220 m
- 900 m
- 1,109 m
- 209 m
- Start: Euthal, Ober Schweig
- Destination: Euthal, Ober Schweig
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Ober Schweig - Lattbach - Sagenweid - towards Chrummflüeli - Point 1109 - Lower Chlosterweid - Summeregg - Lattbach - Ober Schweig
(SVS circular route Chlosterweid SZ 002)
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Recommended equipment for snowshoers:
- Snowshoes, winter shoes (good hiking boots), depending on weather conditions wind jacket, sweater, gloves, hat, sunglasses, gaiters, and trekking poles
- For longer tours backpack with drink and food
- Recommended are map 1:25000, compass, GPS if available
- First aid kit and possibly needed medications
Directions & Parking facilities
By bus from Einsiedeln towards Gross - Euthal.
Additional information
For the sake of wildlife:
- Attention: please respect the recommended wildlife quiet zone.
- In winter, wild animals need quiet retreat areas to survive.
- Please stay on the route to avoid disturbing the wildlife.
- We ask you to keep your dog on a leash.
Author
Schwyz Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
After the snowshoe tour, visit the monastic village Einsiedeln with the famous Einsiedeln monastery. If you have long wanted to look behind the walls of the monastery, then participate in a monastery tour with the Einsiedeln Tourist Office.
Safety guidelines
For your safety – stay on the route!
SVS snowshoe routes are marked, signposted, avalanche-safe, and environmentally friendly.
Order snowshoe maps from the Swiss Snowshoe Association (www.s-v-s.ch).
Avalanche situation:
In case of uncertain snow conditions, we recommend consulting the avalanche bulletin. Every winter sports enthusiast is responsible for themselves and uses the official snow routes at their own risk.
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