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Rothenthurmer Thorthour

Route
Hiking Trail
Length
26.9 km
Travel time
approx. 9h
Tour details
Tour details
Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Rothenthurmer Thorthour - Ausblick auf die Rigi
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Rothenthurmer Thorthour - Ausblick auf die Mythen
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Unterwegs auf der Thorthour
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Rothenthurmer Thorthour - Moorlandschaft im Nebel
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Morgenstimmung im Rothenthurmer Moor
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Blick auf Einsiedeln
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Blick auf die Mythen
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Rothenthurmer Thorthour
Auf dem Katzenstrick - Blick Richtung Einsiedeln
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Attention, only for the very strong! The Rothenthurmer Thorthour is a hiking marathon over the peaks around Rothenthurm. You will be rewarded by the beautiful nature and views.
The circular hike, which can be walked on both sides, starts at Rothenthurm railway station and leads approximately in the middle to Rothenthurm's local mountain Nüsellstock. The two ends are marked by the Katzenstrick on the footpath to Einsiedeln and, on the other side, the Hochstuckli on Sattler municipal territory. The mostly lonely hiking trail winds its way through forests and unspoilt nature, occasionally also through the Rothenthurm high moor.

 

Walkable in stages

The entire Thorthour covers 28 kilometres and around 1400 metres in altitude. It takes eight to nine hours without breaks - and is thus a real challenge for both hiking fans and experienced trail runners. An exit or descent to Rothenthurm, Sattel, Alpthal, Trachslau or Einsiedeln is possible at almost any time. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can easily divide the hike into stages.

 

Enough drinks and picnic

Only the right catering makes the Thorthour an unforgettable experience. Enjoy our specially prepared Kronenmetzg power pack as a picnic on the way.

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Technical details

Tour type
Hiking Trail
Starting point
Rothenthurm train station
Point of arrival
Rothenthurm train station
Difficulty
Medium
Condition
4 / 6
Ascent
1012 m
Descent
1035 m
Best Time of Year
May, June, July, August, September, October
Directions
Rothenthurm - Bubrugg - Altmatt - Katzenstrick - Samstageren - Nüsellstock - Näbekenfirst - Hochstuckli - Biberegg - Rothenthurm
Safety information
Watch out between Altmatt - Rothenthurm due to shooting exercises of the Swiss army. Further information and data can be found here.
Equipment
Shoes with a good profile or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.
Author’s advice
Did you know that there is also a "Krafthweg Rothenthurm"? Discover this sporty circular hike.
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Parking
Paid parking near the church.
Arrival / Return journey
From Pfäffikon SZ or Schwyz via the H8 to Rothenthurm
Accessible by bus and train
Yes
Public transport
accessible by train and bus

Rothenthurm is very easy to reach by public transport.

The SBB/Südostbahn (SOB) runs every half hour from Zurich to Rothenthurm.

The "Voralpen-Express" (Romanshorn - Lucerne line) travels to Rothenthurm from Eastern Switzerland and the Lucerne area every hour.

Further information & links
Rothenthurm Tourismus