Vorderthal
About Vorderthal
A quiet gateway to the Wägitalersee, where local traditions and rugged limestone peaks define a grounded Swiss escape.
Highlights
- Deep-valley serenity
- Traditional farmhouse architecture
- Pristine lake access
- Quiet hiking trails
Key Facts
- Altitude: 722m
- Top lift: 1260m
- Ski pistes: 4km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Population: 1,025
- Lakes nearby: 18
- MTB trails: 319.7km
- Mountain huts: 7
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Vorderthal
- Today: 7 to 17 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4001 m (3480 to 4240 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vie, 25 sept | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sáb, 26 sept | 9 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dom, 27 sept | 12 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun, 28 sept | 15 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| mar, 29 sept | 14 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| mié, 30 sept | 12 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | 13 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 11 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 7 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 6 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Vorderthal
Hikes nearby — Vorderthal (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Vorderthal, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Alpenpanorama-Weg
From the famous monastery village of Einsiedeln, the route follows an old pilgrims' path through rolling pre-Alpine hill country and past picturesque lakes to the Aegerisee — delivering the alpine panoramas its name promises along the way.
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Sattelegg - Rinderweidhorn
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Tuggner Hüttli - Sattelegg
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Geissweidli - Sattelegg
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Rinderweidhorn - Gueteregg
El sendero atraviesa pastos alpinos y cruza el Stöcklichrüz, donde se abre una vista panorámica sobre toda la región del Zürichsee, antes de descender pasando por el Alpwirtschaft Gueteregg. El Sihlsee también aparece a la vista durante el recorrido.
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Geissweidli - Egg
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Wiselegg - Gueteregg
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Bräggerhof - Gueteregg
Esta caminata circular serpentea por las colinas onduladas del cantón de Schwyz, ascendiendo hasta la cima del Stöcklichrüz, desde donde se abren las vistas desde lo alto.
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Bräggerhof - Rindereggli
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Staldenhöhe - Tuggner Hüttli
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Staldenhöhe - Sonne (Vorderthal)
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Vorderthal - Ober Ruostel
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Vorderthal - Rötstock
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Eisenburg - Schwändelen
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Vorderthal - Stuckliwald
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Sonne - Ramseli
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Ahornen-Rundweg
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Hirzli-Rundweg
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Alpenpanorama-Weg: Siebnen - Einsiedeln Bahnhof[+Pikto]
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ViaJacobi: Siebnen - Meinradsbrunnen
Mountain biking near Vorderthal
- Iron Bike Rennstrecke lang
- Iron Bike Rennstrecke mittel
- Panorama Bike
- Längenegg Bike
- Bleikenstrasse
- Grabeneggstrasse
Getting to Vorderthal
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Zürich Airport (ZRH), 43 km away, about 1h03 by road
- Zürich: 44 min by car, 52 km
- Luzern: 1h04 by car, 75 km
- Basel: 1h42 by car, 135 km
- Biel/Bienne: 2h07 by car, 172 km
- Bern: 2h08 by car, 174 km
- Strasbourg: 3h13 by car, 278 km
Where to stay in Vorderthal
15 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 150 EUR per night, median 309 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Vorderthal page.