The parish was originally part of Einsiedeln and in 1363 was transferred to Kappel Abbey.

Of the rest of the land, 14.3% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (1.8%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).

[4] The municipality is located in the moraine landscape between the Lorze and Sihl rivers.

The village is part of an important transportation route between Zürich and the Innerschweiz (Central Switzerland).

The rest are primarily Swiss Reformed Church, Denominationless, or Non-Religious.