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Rothenthurm Thorthour

  • Tip
  • 26.92 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: medium
  • Great panorama
  • Hike

Warning, only for the very strong! The Rothenthurm Thorthour is a hiking marathon over the peaks around Rothenthurm. You are rewarded with beautiful nature and views.

The circular hike, which is walkable from both sides, starts at Rothenthurm station and leads approximately in the middle to the Rothenthurm local mountain Nüsellstock. The two ends are marked by Katzenstrick on the footpath to Einsiedeln and on the other side by Hochstuckli in the municipality of Sattel. The mostly lonely hiking trail winds its way over this route through forests and untouched nature, at times also through the Rothenthurm raised bog.

Can be walked in stages

The entire Thorthour stretches over 28 kilometers and around 1400 meters of elevation gain. It takes eight to nine hours without breaks – making it a real challenge for both hiking enthusiasts and experienced trail runners. However, ascent or descent to Rothenthurm, Sattel, Alpthal, Trachslau, or Einsiedeln is possible almost at any time. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can also easily divide the hike into stages.

Enough drinks and picnic

The right provisions make the Thorthour an unforgettable experience. Enjoy our specially prepared power package from Kronenmetzg as a picnic along the way.

#rothenthurmhatkrafth

  • 9:00 h
  • 26.92 km
  • 1,012 m
  • 1,035 m
  • 904 m
  • 1,565 m
  • 661 m
  • Start: Rothenthurm station
  • Destination: Rothenthurm station

Good to know

Pavements

Street (4%)
Asphalt (16%)
Gravel (5%)
Trail (29%)
Path (46%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rothenthurm 920 m asl - Katzenstrick 1053 m asl - Samstageren 1379 m asl - Nüsellstock 1478 m asl - Näbekenfirst 1565 m asl - Hochstuckli 1513 m asl - Rothenthurm 920 m asl

Tour information

  • Circular trail

Equipment

Shoes with good grip or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

From Pfäffikon SZ or Schwyz via the H8 to Rothenthurm.

Parking

Paid parking spaces near the church.

Public transportation

Accessible by train and bus

Rothenthurm is very well accessible by public transport.

The SBB/South Eastern Railway (SOB) run every half hour from Zurich to Rothenthurm.

Hourly services run from Eastern Switzerland and the Lucerne metropolitan area with the "Voralpen-Express" (Romanshorn - Lucerne line) to Rothenthurm.

Additional information

Rothenthurm Tourism

Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Did you know that there is also a "Krafthweg Rothenthurm"? Discover this sportive circular hike as well. 

Safety guidelines

Between Altmatt - Rothenthurm, be cautious due to shooting exercises of the Swiss Army. Further information and dates can be found here.

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