Rapperswil-Einsiedeln

Today's stage will take us over a distance of 16.8 km with a walking time of about 5.0 hours from Rapperswil-Jona to Einsiedeln. A difficult day stage awaits us. We start the hike at the Rapperswil harbor and follow the signposted paths over the Pilgrim's Bridge to Pfäffikon. After crossing Pfäffikon, we ascend steeply through the “Hollow Alleys” to Luegeten. Today the path takes us over asphalt and natural trails. After approx. 9.0 km at an altitude of 947 m, we reach the chapel and the guesthouse St. Meinrad, the highest point of the day's stage. The path continues southwards, past the Galgenchappeli. We arrive in Einsiedeln on the Old Etzel Road.

Today we pass the following sights: Pilgrim's Bridge, Pfäffikon Castle, St. Meinrad Chapel, Devil's Bridge, Einsiedeln Abbey.

It is possible to stay overnight at Einsiedeln Abbey.