Schwantenau

Schwantenau is a nature reserve in Einsiedeln, Canton of Schwyz. Schwantenau is situated nearby to the locality Galgenchappeli, as well as near Horbenruus.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Etzel and Biberbrugg railway station.

Etzel

Scenic viewpoint

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The Etzel is a mountain on the south side of Lake Zurich in Switzerland. Although its elevation, of 1,098 metres, is relatively modest, it is notable for its aspect when viewed from the lake and its surroundings.

Biberbrugg railway station

Railway station

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Biberbrugg railway station is a junction station in the municipality of Feusisberg in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. It takes its name from the nearby village of Biberbrugg.

Etzel Pass

Mountain saddle

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Etzel Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It connects Pfäffikon and Einsiedeln. It lies on the route of pilgrimage to the abbey at Einsiedeln and on to Santiago de Compostela…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pfäffikon and Feusisberg.

Pfäffikon

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Pfäffikon SZ is a small city in Central Switzerland in the greater Zürich metropolitan area, between the Lake of Zurich and the Obersee. Pfäffikon is home to about 7,000 people and is the third biggest city in the canton Schwyz.