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title: "Ruchegg snowshoe route - Rothenthurm-Trachslau"
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description: "For two to three hours you hike through untouched snowfields with glittering views, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The start is located at Oberdorfstrasse in Rothenthurm, from where you climb about 300 meters in altitude to Ruchegg, then take on the descent (again about 300 meters altitude) to the Tändli restaurant in Trachslau. The path can also be done in reverse. This route is perfect for beginners: The signposted route is straightforward and also suitable for beginners. Those who want to rent snowshoes can do so at the following providers: Nordic Sportshop Rothenthurm Restaurant Beaver Creek By the way, the Beaver Creek Ranch also offers guided snowshoe hikes – how about with a fondue afterwards?"
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Ruchegg snowshoe route - Rothenthurm-Trachslau
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- 4.42 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Snowshoe

Cozy snowshoe route from Rothenthurm via Ruchegg to Trachslau. Dreamlike views and landscapes await you!

For two to three hours you hike through untouched snowfields with glittering views, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The start is located at Oberdorfstrasse in Rothenthurm, from where you climb about 300 meters in altitude to Ruchegg, then take on the descent (again about 300 meters altitude) to the Tändli restaurant in Trachslau. The path can also be done in reverse.

This route is perfect for beginners:

The signposted route is straightforward and also suitable for beginners. 

Those who want to rent snowshoes can do so at the following providers:

By the way, the Beaver Creek Ranch also offers guided snowshoe hikes – how about with a fondue afterwards?

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- 2:00 h
- 4.42 km
- 279 m
- 248 m
- 927 m
- 1,206 m
- 279 m
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- Start: Municipal car park Rothenthurm
- Destination: Village center Trachslau

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Directions

Rothenthurm - Biberstock - Eigen - Point 1206 (Ruchegg) - Point 1089 - Point 977 - Trachslau

(SVS route Ruchegg SZ 061)

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Equipment

Recommended equipment for snowshoe hikers:

- Snowshoes, winter shoes (good hiking boots), depending on weather conditions wind jacket, sweater, gloves, hat, sunglasses, gaiters and hiking poles
- For longer routes backpack with drink and food
- Recommended are map 1:25000, compass, GPS if available
- First aid kit and possibly needed medication

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**The village of Rothenthurm lies on the main traffic axis of the A8 from Schwyz to Pfäffikon.

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**Parking**Parking at the municipal car park. Daily fee CHF 5.-

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**Public transportation**Train or bus to Rothenthurm, snowshoe to Trachslau, bus to Einsiedeln. The Voralpen Express, which connects Romanshorn-Lucerne, also regularly stops in Rothenthurm.

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Additional information

For the sake of wildlife:

- **Attention:** Please respect the recommended wildlife quiet zone.
- In winter, wildlife needs quiet retreat areas to survive.
- Please stay on the route so that the wildlife is not disturbed.
- We ask you to keep your dog on a leash.

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Author

Rothenthurm Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Safety guidelines

For your safety – stay on the route!

SVS snowshoe routes are marked, signposted, avalanche-safe and environmentally friendly.

Order snowshoe maps at the Snowshoe Association Switzerland (www.s-v-s.ch)

**Avalanche situation:**

In case of uncertain snow conditions, we recommend consulting the . Every winter sports enthusiast is responsible for themselves and uses the official snow routes at their own risk.

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