Stage

2.01 Rapperswil - Einsiedeln


15.6km
Distance

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Walking time

727m
Total climb

231m
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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Marking

  • Via Jacobi Via Jacobi
  • Wanderweg (Schweiz) Hiking trail (Switzerland)

Accommodation

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5-25
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26-50
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51-75
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Campingplatz Strandbad Stampf
Jona
Price group: CHF 5-25
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Jugendherberge Rapperswil-Jona
Jona (SG)
Price group: CHF 25-50
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Lützelhof
Pfäffikon SZ
Price group: CHF 5-25,CHF 25-50
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Haflingerhof
Egg SZ
Price group: 15-30,30-45
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Campingplatz Grüene Aff
Willerzell
Price group: 15-30
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Hotel Allegro
Einsiedeln
Price group: CHF 50-75
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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

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

    Outdoor: Schweiz: Jakobsweg - vom Bodensee zum Genfersee

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  • Der Schweizer Jakobsweg: Vom Bodensee zum Vierwaldstättersee

    Der Schweizer Jakobsweg: Vom Bodensee zum Vierwaldstättersee

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