25^Jan Sat
09:30

Meeting point: Outside Einsiedeln Station

Nearest stop: Bahnhof Einsiedeln
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Car park nearby: Eisenbahnstrasse 2, 8840 Einsiedeln (MIGROS)
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Hike Details


We start from Einsiedeln Station.
We do a 8.5 km loop from Einsiedeln to Maria End, Hundwileren (1’194m) and back to Einsiedeln.

Hike Data


8.5 km


356m up/down


2:50 hours (excl. breaks)



There might be snow on the path as we are going up to 1’200m so be prepared with waterproof hiking boots.

General information


Pictures & Social Media
I will take pictures during the hike and will publish them on social media. If you don’t want to appear, please let me know at the start of the hike.


Transportation


Laurence and I will be going by car we can pick-up 4 people, either in Berikon-Widen, AG or Birmensdorf, ZH.

Otherwise I have indicated how to come by train from Zurich HB.



Pace
This is a slow pace hike. (Slow Pace means 300/350m vertical ascent per hour ; 1km length in 30min)

Food
Warm drinks in isotherm bottle might be a good idea as it will be above zero, but not more than 8 degrees.
Snacks for the road - no packed lunch as we will be finished by 12:30pm.

 (BUT the train takes one hour back to Zurich, so you might want to plan your lunch).

Gear
Please come with proper hiking gear:
- Hiking boots with a good grip
- Hiking poles if you have knee problems
- Multiple layers of clothes (inc. warm clothes)
- Rain, snow and/or sun protection (inc. sunglasses and hat)

Weather

Forecast for now is that it will above zero, and possibly some sun…
Temperatures around +3 to +8 degrees.


Make sure you take extra layers, as well as gloves and hat.
The path might be muddy at times, you might want to have poles.



Registration
Aiming to 10 including Laurence and I - but if necessary we will increase the number to include the waiting list (hard stop at 20).

Questions
If you have any question contact me by WhatsApp (+41 78 647 8829) or leave a comment on the Hiking Buddies page of the hike.

Safety notices

I am not a professional guide. Everybody is responsible for him/herself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download the route (it can be found on this page) and bring a mobile phone and first aid kit for emergencies.