Etzel Pass
Etzelpass
Switzerland · Schwyz
950m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 950m
- Route length
- 10 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 4
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SPfäffikon SZ
10 km · max 8%
▲Etzel Pass (950m)
Descent
EEinsiedeln
Low pass between upper Lake Zurich and the Sihl valley. Historic pilgrimage route to Einsiedeln. Chapel at the summit offers views over Lake Zurich and the Alps.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑728m gain
↓239m loss
411m → 950m → 900m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
4
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.1792°N, 8.7694°E
- Start (Pfäffikon SZ)
- 47.2022°N, 8.7836°E
- End (Einsiedeln)
- 47.1269°N, 8.7511°E
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