Alp (river) – View of Trachslau loop from Alpthal

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Alp (river) – View of Trachslau loop from Alpthal

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Alp (river) – View of Trachslau loop from Alpthal

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18.7km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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1.42 km

Alp (river)

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What is meant here is the small river Alp, which also gives the valley its name: Alpthal. There is an easy, beautiful trail along the Alp from Trachslau to just before Brunni.

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6.50 km

Chlösterliweiher

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A pretty little pond on the Swiss Mobile MTB route through the Alpthal.

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7.17 km

Kloster Au (Benedictine Nunnery), Trachslau

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The monastery in the Au, often only called Au women's monastery, is a Benedictine monastery in the Trachslau district in the municipality of Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz. In …

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9.93 km

Tiny pass crossing from Sihlsee (near Gross) to Alpthal (near Einsiedeln). Chälen is on the well-known "Hummel" MTB route. From point 1022 you can also drive west on a trail (first forest road) into the Alpthal.

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11.4 km

View of Trachslau

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Trachslau is centrally located in the Alptal valley. From here, descend from Ruchegg and ascend to Amselspitz, Humel, and Uf em Tritt on the other side of the valley.

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12.5 km

The Myths

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At the beginning of the valley which leads to the two summits of Petit and Grand Mythes, this path offers magnificent views of these emblematic peaks.

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