Hoch-Ybrig Bike

The start and end point of this bike route is the pilgrimage site Einsiedeln with its imposing monastery. At the center is Hoch-Ybrig: A trip to the ski area on the gates of Zurich is also worthwhile in summer. A break is also worth it for the panoramic view from the highest point of the route: the Spirstock. In good visibility, the diversity that characterizes the region is revealed – mountains, lakes, meadows, snow, and water.

The high route above Lake Sihl with views all the way to Zurich initially leads to Unteriberg, where the valley floor is crossed. After the Waag river, the biggest challenge of the route begins: the steep climb via a country road to Oberiberg. In the sunny spa town, liquid reserves can be replenished at the village fountain. Then the demanding ascent along the Roggenstock ski lift is tackled.

The steepest section is now overcome, but it goes even higher. The path leads on gravel roads past the idyllic Seeblisee lake, which invites fishing. The highest point of the route, the Spirstock, offers a beautiful view of the two Schwyz home mountains, the Grosser and Kleiner Mythen. Along the ridge through the high and low moor areas of Ibergeregg, the Mythen mountains come closer until they rise directly in their full size at Brunni. Downhill the path finally leads back to the monastery village of Einsiedeln.