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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz

Grosser Ruus – Ascent to Humel loop from Einsiedeln

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz

Grosser Ruus – Ascent to Humel loop from Einsiedeln

Moderate

4.1

(17)

97

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Grosser Ruus – Ascent to Humel loop from Einsiedeln

02:05

21.7km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.35 km

Grosser Ruus

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lonely area. The road (partly asphalt, partly gravel) leads gradually into the valley without any steep gradients. At the back, turnoff to the Stockhütte and continue on the Rtg Butziflueh and Gschwaendstock (caution, exposed ridge, not for bikes).

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13.3 km

View of Einsiedeln and Lake Zurich

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Most of the ascent of the Humeltour is completed here. Accordingly, a bench under the cross. View Rtg Einsiedeln and Lake Zurich. You can see the Sihlsee later when you circumnavigate the Hume.

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14.9 km

Ascent to Humel

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Leisurely ascent on asphalt, with ever more beautiful views..
Then circumnavigate Humel on gravel roads, with a panoramic view down to Lake Sihl (or turn off to the "path" to …

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16.2 km

Obergross Trail

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Nice, short meadow trail (mostly S0). It serves as a shortcut if you want to go from Chälen / Wäni Rtg Hummel, you don't have to follow the main road down to the saw.

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17.7 km

Chälen 1022 m

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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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6

20.9 km

Einsiedeln Monastery

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Most important place on the pilgrimage in Switzerland. An impressive place with a magnificent cathedral and monastery. The evening Vespers service with Ave Maria is a must - the chants …

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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.64 km

1.31 km

524 m

118 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

8.84 km

1.25 km

630 m

504 m

108 m

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Friday 22 May

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