Sihlsee

#460 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Sihlsee is an artificial lake in the Swiss canton of Schwyz, near the town of Einsiedeln. The lake was created by damming the river Sihl and flooding a section of the upper Sihl Valley. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.36 mi²Length: 5.28 miWidth: 8202 ftMaximum depth: 56 ftElevation: 2917 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°7'25"N, 8°47'9"E

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SchwyzSwitzerland

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Sihlsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seedamm-Center, Schanzen Einsiedeln, Alpamare, Einsiedeln Abbey.

5.3 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Convention center
Seedamm-Center, Pfäffikon
137 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Pfäffikon in the Freienbach municipality, the Seedamm-Center serves as a premier shopping destination in Switzerland. This expansive shopping mall invites both locals and tourists to indulge in a diverse retail experience set against...
2.3 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Schanzen Einsiedeln, Einsiedeln
60 min walk • Schanzen Einsiedeln is a notable ski jumping venue nestled in the picturesque town of Einsiedeln, Switzerland. This facility is renowned for its ski jumping complex, which includes a large hill, a normal hill, and additional smaller hills that cater to a range of skill...
5.2 miN
47°11'58"N • 8°47'26"E
Alpamare, Pfäffikon
134 min walk • Watersports, Hot springs, Water park
1.7 miW
Benedictine abbey known for its music
Einsiedeln Abbey, Einsiedeln
44 min walk • Einsiedeln Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the village of Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The abbey is dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits, the title being derived from the circumstances of its foundation, for the first inhabitant of the region was Saint Meinrad, a hermit.
3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Etzel Mountain, Pfäffikon
98 min walk • The Etzel is a mountain on the south side of Lake Zürich 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.
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chli Aubrig
96 min walk • The Chli Aubrig is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located between Euthal and Vorderthal in the canton of Schwyz. It lies west of the higher Gross Aubrig.
5.3 miN
47°11'44"N • 8°49'17"E
Hensa Werft AG, Rapperswil
134 min walk • Sailing, Boat tours, Boat rental
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gross Aubrig
118 min walk • The Gross Aubrig is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the lake of Wägital in the canton of Schwyz. It lies north of the Fluebrig, on the range between the valley of the Sihl and the Wägital. Its child peak Chli Aubrig lies to the west.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höhronen
107 min walk • The Höhronen is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zurich and Zug. It lies approximately halfway between Lake Zurich and Lake Ägeri.
2.9 miE
Mountain route with scenic views
Sattelegg Pass
74 min walk • Sattelegg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, connecting Siebnen and Willerzell. The road has a maximum grade of 14 percent. On the Sattelegg is a restaurant, a small chapel, and a ski elevator.
5 miNE
Forts and castles
Alt Rapperswil Castle, Altendorf
127 min walk • Altendorf Castle was a medieval hill castle in the municipality of Altendorf in the canton of Schwyz. On the foundation of the round castle chapel stands the choir of the chapel of St. Johann.