Seedamm path wooden bridge, Pfäffikon SZ

This route starts in Pfäffikon SZ and leads along the Seedamm shore to Rapperswil SG. The route impresses with wonderful views over an endless plain with blooming fields and meadows as well as the sparkling Lake Zurich. Pure holiday feeling!

The first section mostly leads over wide gravel paths through a tranquil landscape that makes every nature lover's heart beat faster. Up to Hurden, you wander with views of wide, open meadows and fields that stretch flat to the shore of Lake Zurich. From the start, the shimmering Lake Zurich complements the fascinating panorama.

In Hurden, there is an opportunity to take a break at the attractively designed large rest area. Afterwards, you follow the Seedamm shore over charming small footbridges past magnificent reed fields. From Hurden to Rapperswil SG, you then enjoy the extraordinary view from an impressive wooden footbridge that is attractively integrated into the landscape. The footbridge leads into Rapperswil SG into a beautiful park that leads into the town. The idyllic Rapperswil SG invites you to linger by the lake, where you can perfectly conclude the route by observing ships and the activity on the water.

1:15 h
4.82 km
27 m
21 m
402 m
412 m
10 m
Start: Pfäffikon SZ
Destination: Rapperswil SG

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Directions

The first section of the hiking trail mostly leads over gravel paths. At km 2.2 and km 2.8 there is a 300m and a 400m long paved section respectively. At km 1.3 we encounter a bridge which initially has a 30m long incline of 8% and at the end a 100m long descent of 7%. After the rest area at km 1.9, there is a 100m long incline of 7%. In Hurden, there is an approximately 30m long wooden footbridge with a 7% descent, and at km 2.8, there is a 20m long descent of 7%.

From Hurden to Rapperswil SG, we walk along a wooden footbridge. The planks of the footbridge are arranged longitudinally to the walking direction and have a spacing of 2cm each. In Rapperswil SG, a short section leads over gravel through a park. The path from the park to the station is paved. After the underpass at the end of the park, there is a 30m long incline of 8%.

Tour information

Barrier-Free
Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

Via the A3 motorway and the Pfäffikon exit or via the H8 from Schwyz to Pfäffikon center.

Wheelchair-accessible parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces can be found on the north side of the Pfäffikon SZ station building (1 spot), at the Unterdorf parking lot (2 spots), and at the end of the route near Rapperswil SG station (2 spots).

Barrier-free access: The Pfäffikon SZ station is a key station. The Rapperswil SG station is a key station.

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Additional information

Requirement for wheelchair users: medium

Condition for wheelchair users: difficult

Author

Erhard Gick

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

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