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: 9 to 18 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3523 m (2990 to 3880 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9月24日(木) | 9 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| 9月25日(金) | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| 9月26日(土) | 10 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 9月27日(日) | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 9月28日(月) | 14 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 9月29日(火) | 12 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 9月30日(水) | 12 / 22 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| 10月1日(木) | 11 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月2日(金) | 11 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| 10月3日(土) | 9 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 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
このトレイルは高山の牧草地を抜け、Stöcklichrüzを越えます。そこではZürichsee地域全体を見渡すパノラマビューが広がり、その後Alpwirtschaft Guetereggを過ぎて下っていきます。途中、Sihlseeも視界に入ります。
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Geissweidli - Egg
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Wiselegg - Gueteregg
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Bräggerhof - Gueteregg
この周回ハイキングはシュヴィーツ州の起伏のある丘を縫うように進み、シュテックリヒリュースの山頂へと登り、頂上からの眺望が広がります。
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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 2026-09-25, from 209 EUR per night, median 324 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Vorderthal page.