The Schwedentritt cross-country skiing trail (Loipe Schwedentritt in German) is a cross-country skiing trail in Einsiedeln in Switzerland. The trail is groomed in both skating and classic style.Official Website It begins at Einsiedeln Abbey, then leads along Sihlsee and finally through the Schwantenau high moorland.Schwedentritt cross-country skiing trail, schweizmobil.ch The total distance is 21.1 km (Half marathon), but can be shortened to 4, 12 or 15 km.Langlaufloipe Schwedentritt, eyz.swiss (in German) Due to the numerous inclines, the trail is physically demanding. Since the landscape with its bogs and birches is reminiscent of Sweden, the trail was named Schwedentritt (literally Sweden's step) in the 1970s.Switzerland's most attractive cross-country skiing trails (German)
Einsiedeln ski marathon Every February the Einsiedeln ski marathon takes place on the trail.Einsiedeln ski marathon The Einsiedeln-born cross-country skiing legend and Olympic medal winner Alois «Wisel» Kälin took part in the competition several times and also won several times, thus contributing to the popularity of the trail.
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