Heart Route Stage 9: Einsiedeln-Rapperswil

3:50 h
50.25 km
537 m
1,014 m
407 m
949 m
542 m
Start: Einsiedeln
Destination: Rapperswil

The Heart Route takes you through the most beautiful areas of the pre-Alpine Switzerland. The secluded paths, far away from traffic noise and hustle, are especially suitable for exploring with E-Bikes. It offers you a heartfelt encounter with the landscape and people.

You start in Einsiedeln and follow the route along the northern shore of Lake Sihl. After the steep climb to the highest point of the entire Heart Route, you enjoy a rapid descent down to Lake Zurich. Here you can enjoy the silence in the forest of Buechberg. The destination Rapperswil welcomes you with its southern charm.

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

Gravel

Trail

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Einsiedeln – Willerzell – Sattelegg – Rinderweidhorn – Lachen – Buechberg – Schmerikon - Rapperswil

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Heart Route route guide and Heart Loops route guide

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the exit "Zug/Baar" on the A4a from Lucerne or Zurich.

It is recommended to park in one of the parking garages in the city of Zug; paid parking. Signage boards at traffic junctions show the number of free parking spaces and the way to the parking garages.

Traveling to Zug by train is particularly tempting, as you arrive directly in the heart of the city.

Additional information

www.herzroute.ch

Author

Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee Tourismus

Organization

Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author