Circular Route Dreiwässern

Tip
5.53 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Walk
  • 1:29 h
  • 5.53 km
  • 91 m
  • 91 m
  • 751 m
  • 840 m
  • 89 m
  • Start: Schindellegi, Kirche bus stop
  • Destination: Schindellegi, Kirche bus stop
On this circular route, you will experience not only a vibrant nature with a topographical peculiarity of the landscape but also a diverse and impressive habitat for rare amphibians.

The moraine waves deposited by the Linth-Rhine glacier create a hilly and softly shaped landscape and form the special feature of this circular route. This type of moraine material was transported from the Alps by the glacier and is often excavated and processed as a building material due to its gravel-rich composition. To further emphasize the hills' landscape, individual trees are to be planted on the moraine hills as part of a project.

But even today, lime trees and high-stem fruit trees characterize the moraine ridges. In the second section of the circular route, you encounter the habitat of amphibians, often found in small ponds and pools. As soon as temperatures rise above 20° C in early summer, the water frogs begin their loud concerts, which you can listen to during your walk. You can also wonderfully observe the animals when they sunbathe on the water's edge during the day and jump far into the water when threatened.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Schindellegi, Kirche bus stop - Sägereistrasse - parallel along the Sihl - left after the bridge - follow the circular route signs - Schindellegi, Kirche bus stop

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Good footwear

Directions & Parking facilities

  • On the A3 motorway from Zurich towards Chur, exit 38 in Wollerau towards Schindellegi / Feusisberg.
  • On the A3 motorway from Chur towards Zurich, exit 39 in Pfäffikon towards Schindellegi / Feusisberg.
  • From Lucerne, Zug or Schwyz via the cantonal road via Sattel, Rothenthurm, Biberbrugg to Schindellegi.
Park and Ride at Schindellegi-Feusisberg station.

Take the train to Schindellegi - Feusisberg station. Then a short walk to the Schindellegi, Kirche bus stop.

SBB Timetable

Additional information

Author

Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee Tourismus

Organization

Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Enjoy the view from the Höhenweg viewpoint in Schindellegi.
  • Take your time and observe the amphibians at the designated observation points.

Nearby

Contact

Circular Route Dreiwässern
8834 Schindellegi