Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland)

Schwyz, Schwyz, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

24.2 miles (38.9 km) · 6,956 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland) is a 24.2-mile loop route in Schwyz, Schwyz, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 7,561 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 2,708 feet at an average 6.4% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.2 mi (38.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,956 ft (2,120 m)
Average gain	288 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 2,054 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	79.7%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland)

How much elevation gain does Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland) have?

Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland) has 6,956 ft (2,120 m) of elevation gain over 24.2 miles (38.9 km). That averages 288 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland)?

The difficulty score for Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland) is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 81.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland)?

The longest climb on Einsiedeln Loop (Switzerland) runs 5.9 miles (9.4 km) and gains 2,054 ft (626 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 79.7%.