--- title: "A Tour of Myths" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/a-tour-of-myths" description: "The ascent to the starting point and the descent back down to the valley are both easily covered by gondola. This makes the scenic panoramic tour ideal for families with children. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alpthal, the Schwyz valley basin, and, of course, the two Mythen peaks. Various mountain inns invite you to stop for a break. Starting from Rotenflue, the ascent is shorter and the hike takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. From Sattel-Hochstuckli toward Rotenflue, the hike takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4148905/acc3d406f1d8d267bd590beb0e26ca9385d3b1fda92c8cfdee9e72f6d8493f8b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share A Tour of Myths =============== - Tip - 9.30 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike A beautiful panoramic hike through the realm of myths. Admire the two mythical sisters up close on a beautiful hike. The ascent to the starting point and the descent back down to the valley are both easily covered by gondola. This makes the scenic panoramic tour ideal for families with children. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alpthal, the Schwyz valley basin, and, of course, the two Mythen peaks. Various mountain inns invite you to stop for a break. Starting from Rotenflue, the ascent is shorter and the hike takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. From Sattel-Hochstuckli toward Rotenflue, the hike takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes. Read more - 3:10 h - 9.30 km - 550 m - 172 m - 1,147 m - 1,566 m - 419 m Waypoints --------- View on map - Church - Playground Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (30%) Trail (70%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The Mythen Circuit begins at the Mostelberg mountain station. From there, the trail leads past the “Skywalk” suspension bridge toward Mostelegg. It continues along varied mountain trails to Holzegg, the well-known starting point for the ascent of the Grosser Mythen.From Holzegg, the route follows the Panorama Trail over the Zwäcken to Rotenflue. Along the way, impressive views open up of the Schwyz Alps, the Schwyz valley basin, and numerous lakes in Central Switzerland. The hike ends at the Rotenflue mountain station, from where you can take the cable car down to Rickenbach. Read more Equipment For the Myth Tour, we recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and hiking boots. That way, you can enjoy the hike safely. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****Directions from Zug:** From Zug via the Aegerital. Then follow the signs toward Sattel. **Directions from Lucerne:** Take the A4/E41 highway to Exit 39. Exit the highway toward Schwyz, Sattel, and Einsiedeln, then follow the signs toward Sattel. In the village of Sattel, turn right onto Steinerbergstrasse and then left toward the parking lot for the Sattel-Hochstuckli revolving gondola. **Directions from Ticino:** After Axenstrasse, take the A4/E41 highway to Exit 39. Exit the highway toward Schwyz, Sattel, Einsiedeln, and then follow the signs toward Sattel. In the village of Sattel, turn right onto Steinerbergstrasse and then left toward the parking lot for the Sattel-Hochstuckli rotating gondola. **Directions from Zurich:** Take the A3 highway to Exit 37. Exit the highway toward Richterswil, Einsiedeln, and Samstagern, and follow the road toward Sattel and Schwyz. In Sattel, turn right and then left onto Steinerbergstrasse before turning left to the parking lot for the Sattel-Hochstuckli rotating gondola. Read more **Parking**Paid parking is available at the lower station of the "Stuckli Rondo" rotating gondola. Read more **Public transportation**Südostbahn (SOB) S31 from Rapperswil, Pfäffikon, Wädenswil, Einsiedeln, Lucerne, Arth-Goldau. "Sattel-Aegeri" train station (6-minute walk to the gondola’s valley station). Voralpen-Express: Express train service between Romanshorn, St. Gallen, and Lucerne (stops at Biberbrugg and Arth-Goldau). Connecting buses from Biberbrugg (toward Rothenthurm-Sattel-Schwyz). Auto AG Schwyz (AAGS) from Schwyz (Sattel stop, gondola).Zugerland Public Transportation (ZVB) from Zug (Bus Line 601) to Oberägeri; transfer to Bus Line 609 to the Sattel stop, then take the gondola. Read more Author Madeleine Keller Organization Sattel-Hochstuckli Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Gastronomy - Gastronomy - Place of interest - Playground - Playground - Fireplace - Tours 9.16 km - Hike 11.80 km - Hike 20.28 km - Hike Download GPX file - - - -