Stefan Schwoch was born in Bolzano, South Tyrol (a predominantly German-speaking province in the north east of the country).

In 1994–95 he was signed to Livorno, again in Serie C2, where he scored 19 goals in 33 matches, leading the team to the playoffs, before the promotion race ended with defeat in Castel di Sangro.

The following year, in 1996, the Ravenna finished eighth, thanks to the playmaker Lamberto Zauli and Schwoch's eight goals in 38 matches.

In the 1999–2000 season, Schwoch hit 22 goals in 35 games, a club record, as the team won promotion to the top-flight.

In 2004–05, his rediscovered his scoring form, hitting 12 goals (in 35 games), but the team suffered relegation to Serie C1.

His form continued in the 2006–07 season, as he became the club's fourth all-time scorer, surpassing the legendary Paolo Rossi.