Etzel South Trail – Etzel Kulm Mountain Restaurant loop from Höfe

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Etzel South Trail – Etzel Kulm Mountain Restaurant loop from Höfe

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Etzel South Trail – Etzel Kulm Mountain Restaurant loop from Höfe

02:10

6.66km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.80 km

Grill area with a view of Sihlsee and the Alps

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The finest barbecue area in half an hour from Büel. Wonderful with family

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1.81 km

Änzenau Am Etzel Barbecue Area

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Änzenau am Etzel
The Änzenau am Etzel barbecue area is located on the well-known panoramic mountain between Lake Zurich and Lake Sihl. The Etzel is ideal as an excursion destination …

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1.95 km

Etzel South Trail

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On weekends there are many hikers. My recommendation; Choose another day for this beautiful trail.

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3.19 km

St. Meinrad Chapel (Etzel Chapel)

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The first chapel on the top of the pass was built in the 13th century. It was demolished and rebuilt in the 17th century. After the renovation in 2011, the …

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4.02 km

Etzel Kulm Mountain Restaurant

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Mountain restaurant Etzel Kulm, Feusisberg
The Etzel Kulm is still car-free. If necessary, a driving permit can be obtained from the tenants.
etzel-kulm.com

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4.03 km

View of the Sihlsee and Lake Zurich from the summit of Etzel

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Very nice viewing point that is relatively easy to reach on foot or by MTB. The restaurant is large, with a sunny terrace, self-service.

Information at: etzel-kulm.com

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5.09 km

View of Lake Sihl

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tip below is wrong insofar as the highlight is not on the little Aubrig, but on the ascent to the Etzel (see map). From the Chli Aubrig, the Sihlsee is barely visible (see photo by Lupo)

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5.62 km

Anti-tank bunker Ragenau A7113

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Blocking point Etzel
The Etze blocking point was a Swiss Army border fortification. It is located at the Reduit entrance in the Etzel area in the canton of Schwyz. The …

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6.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

1.49 km

1.22 km

226 m

Surfaces