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Family-Friendly Hikes in Schwyz

We track 16 routes that match this search in Schwyz. They average 1.3 km, with the longest running to 2.7 km.

That is 8 percent of the 213 routes we map in Schwyz. They are shorter than the local average, 1.3 km against 4.3 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 28 m (92 ft) against 71 m (233 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Bennau - Chatzenstrick

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bibersteg - Gutsch-Säge

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
59 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bräggerhof - Waldeggli

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dritte Altmatt - Bubrugg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Egg - Jureten

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gusöteli - Stalden

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kloster Au - Trachslau

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kloster Au - Trachslau Dorf

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ingenbohler Wald - Brunnen

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
21 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

? - ?

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
13 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Adler - In den Blätzen

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
29 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alpenhof-Schluchegg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
59 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alt Stäfeli - fixme

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Altendorf SBB - Schlipf

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Änglisfang - Hobacher

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Änglisfang - Underbäch

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Arth - Goldau

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Arth - Sunnenberg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Au-Diethelm

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
97 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Autis - Risleten

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
71 m
Typical duration
47 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Axenstein - Chänzeli

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
22 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bannegg - Herrenboden

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
29 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bannegg - Hochstückli

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bannegg - Mäderen

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bärentros

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.5 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bärfallen - Dörfli

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bärlaui - Egg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bennau - Altberg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
22 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Biberegg - Hasenmatt

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
16 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bibersteg - Bubrugg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
32 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bilsten - Autis

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bilsten - Chlos

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Bennau - ChatzenstrickSchwyz1.8 km39 m26 minEasyApril to October
Bibersteg - Gutsch-SägeSchwyz2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
Bräggerhof - WaldeggliSchwyz1.5 km33 m22 minEasyApril to October
Dritte Altmatt - BubruggSchwyz2.8 km62 m41 minEasyApril to October
Egg - JuretenSchwyz1.2 km26 m17 minEasyApril to October
Gusöteli - StaldenSchwyz0.6 km14 m9 minEasyApril to October
Alp Zwüschet Mythen - BrunniSchwyz1.6 km36 m24 minEasyApril to October
Alp Zwüschet Mythen - Zwüschet MythenSchwyz0.7 km14 m9 minEasyApril to October
Haggenegg - Alp Zwüschet MythenSchwyz2.6 km58 m38 minEasyApril to October
Holzegg - Alp Zwüschet MythenSchwyz1.0 km22 m15 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Alp Zwüschet Mythen - Brunni, Alp Zwüschet Mythen - Zwüschet Mythen, ? - ?. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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