Path through the Green Belt

Tip
10.56 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Walk
  • 2:57 h
  • 10.56 km
  • 220 m
  • 227 m
  • 405 m
  • 628 m
  • 223 m
  • Start: Frauenwinkel, Pfäffikon / SZ (at Hotel Seedamm-Plaza)
  • Destination: Richterswil lake bath

The Green Belt is a continuous, ecologically valuable landscape and recreational area in the middle of the Höfe district. It is the connecting, mostly undeveloped element between Frauenwinkel, an impressive reed and lakeshore landscape, and the attractive lakeside promenade in Wollerau.

Observe:

At attractive resting spots and well-maintained barbecue areas along the path, impressions can be processed and the landscape with its exciting elements can be experienced in peace. At the pond in the Langacher nature reserve, amphibians and dragonflies can be observed, and interesting facts about the habitat can be learned from the information board.

Explore:

In Eichholzwald, a detour to the forest nature trail can be taken to learn interesting facts about forest plants and their peculiarities. At the end, forest knowledge can be playfully tested with a quiz. The sporty can let off steam on the Vita Parcours. Those who prefer it quieter are right at the barbecue area in the forest with the forest sofa. Here, sausages can be grilled and the forest with the stream explored.

Experience:

A special highlight is the Erlenmoos recreation park in Wollerau. With over 30,000 m2 it has something for every age. In the skate and bike park, young freestylers will have their fun, and at the nature-based playground, many adventures await. Afterwards, a refreshment can be enjoyed at the nearby restaurant.

Discover:

The last section on the way towards Wollerau is agriculturally shaped. Old and ecologically valuable orchards are present in the area, and with some luck and patience, a specialized resident, the common redstart, can be spotted.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The start is at Pfäffikon SZ train station, from where the attractive hiking trail towards Wollerau is taken on foot. The walk is accompanied by distinctive tall-stemmed orchards, colorful flower meadows, babbling brooks, varied settlement areas, and colorful forests with barbecue spots. From time to time, viewpoints offer a beautiful overview of the area traversed and a glimpse of what to expect.

Hiking trail signage from Seedamm-Plaza in Pfäffikon:

Pfäffikon, train station - Pfäffikon, train station - Wollerau - Fälmis - Samstagern - Erlen sports field - Richterswil

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

To Pfäffikon / SZ:

  • From Chur towards Zurich take exit no. 39 (Schindellegi) on the A3 motorway to park at Pfäffikon train station, otherwise from both directions take exit no. 40 (Pfäffikon / SZ) and park at Hotel Seedamm-Plaza for the Frauenwinkel starting point.

By train to Pfäffikon / SZ. The route can also be started directly at the train station.

SBB timetable

Additional information

Author

Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee AG (EYZ)

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Erlenmoos recreation park, Wollerau / SZ
  • Hotel Seedamm-Plaza
  • Richterswil lake bath
  • Alpamare

Nearby

Contact

Path through the Green Belt
8808 Pfäffikon