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Gedenkstein

Gedenkstein is a fort in Einsiedeln, Schwyz.

Gedenkstein: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Gedenkstein

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Gedenkstein — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.14958, 8.81670. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gedenkstein open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Gedenkstein yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Gedenkstein?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Gedenkstein?

    Nearby: Alt-Rapperswil (fort, 5 km), Chli Aubrig (viewpoint, 7 km), Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (lake, 7 km), Kirche St. Meinrad (church, 8 km), Frauenwinkel (sanctuary, 9 km), Heilig Hüsli (church, 10 km).