Way of the Cross Einsiedeln
- 0:28 h
- 1.49 km
- 76 m
- 76 m
- 897 m
- 974 m
- 77 m
- Start: At the southern end of the monastery front
- Destination: At the southern end of the monastery front
The Way of the Cross was created between 1930-1939 and is a work of the Einsiedeln sculptor Alois Payer (1878-1960). It begins at the southeasternmost point of the monastery square, follows the Johannisbach stream, and ascends to St. Meinrad, where the imposing crucifixion group was erected as the twelfth station.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (28%)Trail (72%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- At the southern end of the monastery front - Johannisbächli - Meinradsberg and back to the start.
Tour information
Circular trail
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Good supportive footwear for a small ascent up to Meinradsberg.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
To Einsiedeln / SZ:
- Take exit no. 39 (Schindellegi) from the A3 motorway from Chur or no. 37 (Richterswil) from Zurich.
- From Lucerne, Zug, Schwyz, Gotthard to Schwyz and on canton road no. 8 via Sattel - Rothenthurm - Biberbrugg to Einsiedeln.
ParkingBrüel Parking Garage in Einsiedeln (paid) - location
Additional information
Discover Einsiedeln Abbey on a guided tour. More information can be found here.
Author
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee Tourismus
Organization
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Visit the Meinradsberg Restaurant and enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant's garden.
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