Stage

2.01 Rapperswil - Einsiedeln


15.6km
Distance

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Walking time

563m
Total climb

75m
Total descent
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Stage description

The E1 follows Route 4 (Via Jacobi / Schwabenweg) for the entire stage. Before the European long-distance hiking trail was completely transferred to this Wanderland route, the stage led on a high-level trail east around the Sihl lake and crossed it on a bridge in the direction of Einsiedeln (marked blue on the map). Those who are not afraid of a few extra kilometres should definitely follow this somewhat longer, original E1 route. You will be rewarded with a great view (e.g. from Stöcklichrüz) of past landscapes in the direction of Lake Zurich and Hörnli and of the more alpine terrain ahead.

Last text update: 29.06.2022
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Hiking maps

  • Kompass Karte 124: Zürichsee - Zug - Einsiedeln (1:50.000)
  • Kümmerly+Frey: Wanderkarte 6 - Zürich (1:60 000)

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  • Kümmerly+Frey: Wanderkarte 11 - Vierwaldstättersee (1:60 000)

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Marking

  • Via Jacobi Via Jacobi
  • Wanderweg (Schweiz) Wanderweg (Schweiz)

This stage is part of the Schwabenweg (Via Jacobi / Wanderland Route 4) hiking trail.

Accommodation

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Campingplatz Strandbad Stampf
Jona
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Campingplatz Grüene Aff
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Sights

Kloster Einsiedeln (Einsiedeln Abbey)

The E1 leads from the shore of the Sihl lake up to Einsiedeln. Shortly before the end of the stage we can see the village and the monastery from a small hill. This Benedictine abbey is an important pilgrimage station on the Swiss St. James' Way. It houses a "Black Madonna", an attraction for pilgrims and tourists. 

The abbey also offers pilgrims an overnight accommodation.

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Literature

  • Cover Rother Wanderführer - Jakobswege Schweiz: Von Konstanz, Rorschach und Rankweil bis Genf

    Rother Wanderführer - Jakobswege Schweiz: Von Konstanz, Rorschach und Rankweil bis Genf

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    The E1 follows the Via Jacobi / Schwabenweg from Konstanz to Brunnen

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-3763340682

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  • Cover Outdoor: Schweiz: Jakobsweg - vom Bodensee zum Genfersee

    Outdoor: Schweiz: Jakobsweg - vom Bodensee zum Genfersee

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    The E1 follows the Via Jacobi / Schwabenweg from Konstanz to Brunnen

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-3866864924

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  • Fernwanderweg E1 Deutschland Süd

    Der Schweizer Jakobsweg: Vom Bodensee zum Vierwaldstättersee

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    The E1 follows the Via Jacobi / Schwabenweg from Konstanz to Brunnen

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-3724310532

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