Lantern route Unteriberg

  • Tip
  • 1.81 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Winter hiking
  • 0:25 h
  • 1.81 km
  • 913 m
  • 928 m
  • 15 m
  • Start: Minsterplatz Parking
  • Destination: Minsterplatz Parking
Enjoy a magical winter walk with family or friends along the enchanting Lantern Trail in Unteriberg. From 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, the beautifully illuminated trail invites you to take a leisurely stroll through the winter landscape.

The lantern route has a total of 40 lanterns distributed along the entire path. The lanterns were made by various Ybrig artists. On the lantern circular route, you will also find a nativity scene. The Christmas winter walking route is located on a flat path along the river. The lanterns illuminate the circular route with candlelight from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All lanterns are lit from the end of November until January 6. The experience is suitable for young and old.

Good to know

Pavements

Street (2%)
Asphalt (58%)
Trail (40%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The path starts from the Minsterplatz parking lot - follow the river on the right - follow the lanterns on the circular route back to the Minsterplatz parking lot.

Tour information

  • Circular trail

Equipment

Wear warm footwear. It is recommended to wear a winter jacket, gloves, and a hat, as it can be a bit chilly in the evening.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
  • From Zurich take the A3 motorway to the exit to Richterswil, via Samstagern, Schindellegi to Einsiedeln (bypass road), then along the Sihlsee to Unteriberg.
  • From Schwyz take the canton road towards Sattel, continue to Biberbrugg, junction to Einsiedeln (bypass road), then along the Sihlsee to Unteriberg.
  • From Zug take the canton road towards Ägeri to Oberägeri, via the Raten to Biberbrugg, junction to Einsiedeln (bypass road), then along the Sihlsee to Unteriberg.

Unteriberg location map

Parking
You can park directly at the Baumeli multipurpose hall.
Public transportation

Take the PostBus from Einsiedeln towards Hoch-Ybrig, get off at the stop Unteriberg, Herti.

Additional information

You can find more winter walking routes here.

Author

Region Ybrig

Organization

Region Ybrig