--- title: "Around the Great Mythen" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/around-the-great-mythen" description: "Discover the wild chamois in the oldest game reserve in Switzerland, the \"Mythenbann.\" First, take the Rotenfluebahn from Rickenbach to the middle station at Rätigs. In Rätigs, the hike begins via Hasli over the sheep pasture and through the forest to Günterigs, where on the right side a steep ascent begins on a well-developed hiking trail through forest sections and over scree. During the ascent to the viewpoint Zwischet Mythen, about 300 meters of elevation is overcome in a short distance. Now begins the more relaxing part of the hike, where the chamois are most frequently seen. Through the most beautiful natural and floral splendor, continue via Alp Zwischet Mythen to Holzegg. With a bit of luck, you might observe a marmot family here. From Holzegg, a final ascent to the Rotenflue awaits you before the Rotenfluebahn takes you back down to the valley. Those who want to hike back to Rickenbach on foot turn off from Holzegg towards Rätigs. The return path via Rätigs-Huserenberg takes about 1.5 hours from Holzegg. Variant 2 By gondola or on foot from Rickenbach/SZ to the middle station Rätigs, further via Hasli-Günterigs-Zwischet Mythen-Alp Zwischet Mythen-Holzegg-Rotenflue-back to Rickenbach by gondola. Here you find the hiking map. Distance 6 km Hiking time 2 h 30 min* Difficulty medium Condition medium Elevation gain 682 meters from Rätigs Variant 3 By gondola from Rickenbach to Rotenflue. From there on foot via Holzegg-Alp Zwischet Mythen to the viewpoint Zwischet Mythen and back the same way. Here you find the hiking map. Distance 6 km Hiking time 2 h Difficulty easy Condition easy Elevation gain 311 meters *Hiking time from starting point Rätigs, middle station Rotenfluebahn. Starting in Rickenbach extends the total hiking time by about one hour compared to the stated time." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/860889/d1585c297073aff4910ee8dc98dd47595e4bb546236b0b15151112ed779ef275/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Around the Great Mythen ======================= - Tip - 6.29 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike By gondola or on foot from Rickenbach/SZ to the middle station Rätigs, then via Hasli-Günterigs-Zwischet Mythen-Alp Zwischet Mythen-Holzegg on foot back to Hasli-Rätigs-Huserenberg-Rickenbach. Discover the wild chamois in the oldest game reserve in Switzerland, the "Mythenbann." First, take the Rotenfluebahn from Rickenbach to the middle station at Rätigs. In Rätigs, the hike begins via Hasli over the sheep pasture and through the forest to Günterigs, where on the right side a steep ascent begins on a well-developed hiking trail through forest sections and over scree. During the ascent to the viewpoint Zwischet Mythen, about 300 meters of elevation is overcome in a short distance. Now begins the more relaxing part of the hike, where the chamois are most frequently seen. Through the most beautiful natural and floral splendor, continue via Alp Zwischet Mythen to Holzegg. With a bit of luck, you might observe a marmot family here. From Holzegg, a final ascent to the Rotenflue awaits you before the Rotenfluebahn takes you back down to the valley. Those who want to hike back to Rickenbach on foot turn off from Holzegg towards Rätigs. The return path via Rätigs-Huserenberg takes about 1.5 hours from Holzegg. **Variant 2** By gondola or on foot from Rickenbach/SZ to the middle station Rätigs, further via Hasli-Günterigs-Zwischet Mythen-Alp Zwischet Mythen-Holzegg-Rotenflue-back to Rickenbach by gondola. Here you find the . **Distance** 6 km **Hiking time** 2 h 30 min\* **Difficulty** medium **Condition** medium **Elevation gain** 682 meters from Rätigs **Variant 3** By gondola from Rickenbach to Rotenflue. From there on foot via Holzegg-Alp Zwischet Mythen to the viewpoint Zwischet Mythen and back the same way. Here you find the . **Distance** 6 km **Hiking time** 2 h **Difficulty** easy **Condition** easy **Elevation gain** 311 meters \*Hiking time from starting point Rätigs, middle station Rotenfluebahn. Starting in Rickenbach extends the total hiking time by about one hour compared to the stated time. Read more - 2:30 h - 6.29 km - 651 m - 137 m - 1,054 m - 1,571 m - 517 m - - Start: Valley station Rotenfluebahn Rickenbach - Destination: Valley station Rotenfluebahn Rickenbach Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Valley station Rotenfluebahn Rickenbach - mountain railway Destination Destination Valley station Rotenfluebahn Rickenbach Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (6%) Trail (55%) Path (39%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rätigs-Zwischet Mythen-Rotenflue-Schwyz Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Drive on the A4 motorway to the Seewen/Schwyz exit. From there, continue via Schwyz to Rickenbach at the valley station of the Rotenfluebahn or to Ibergeregg. From Zurich, you reach the Mythen region via the A3 motorway to the Einsiedeln exit. From Einsiedeln, continue to Brunni-Alpthal. Read more **Parking**Parking lots in Brunni-Alpthal, Ibergeregg, Handgruobi, and at the valley station of the Rotenfluebahn are all subject to fees. Read more **Public transportation**In the heart of Central Switzerland, located directly on the north-south axis, the Mythen region is quickly accessible from all directions, both by car and by train. From Zurich in about 45 minutes and from Lucerne or Zug in only 30 minutes. Read more Author Erlebnisregion Mythen Organization Schwyzer Wanderwege Safety guidelines \*Hiking time starting from Rätigs, middle station Rotenfluebahn. Starting in Rickenbach extends the total hiking time by about one hour compared to the stated time. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Fireplace - Fireplace - Viewpoint - Tours 16.52 km - Hike 5.83 km - Hike 6.38 km - Hike Download GPX file - -