Circular route to the spectacular Ochsenalp viewpoint

3:15 h
8.10 km
618 m
618 m
435 m
1,053 m
618 m
Start: Gersau, boat station
Destination: Gersau, boat station

Gersau - Sellen - Trid - Föhnenberg - Ochsenalp - Buechgrindlen - Rotzingel - Gersau

The highlight of this route is not only the spectacular view at Ochsenalp! Time and again, wonderful views open up. The circuit leads up to surprisingly remote, year-round operated mountain alpine huts.

From the Gersau boat station, the route leads us towards the church, then up to Büöl and the "Toothache Chapel". Behind the chapel, the path continues to Sellen. Already here we have a first wonderful panoramic view over Gersau and the lake. We take the path over the Trid. After a while, the forest opens on the right side. Those who dare can cautiously go out to the climbing rocks there and enjoy the "breath-taking" view. But please with utmost caution! Hold children's hands!

Via Föhnenberg, we reach Ochsenalp. A break is definitely worthwhile here! It is the height and viewpoint highlight.

After a short, wide hillside path, a path leads through the forest to Buechgrindlen. Attention: a short section here is steep but well secured with ropes.

After Buechgrindlen, the path goes through the ravine to the signpost towards Rotzingel. Past Rotzingel, the path leads along the stream back to the village.

Note:
So that future generations or tomorrow's hikers can enjoy the path, we ask you to take your waste with you again.

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

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Directions

Gersau (435 m) - Sellen (570 m) - Trid (814 m) - Föhnenberg (960 m) - Ochsenalp (1053 m) - Buechgrindlen (950 m) - Rotzingel (875 m) - Gersau (435 m)

Tour information

Loop Road

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

Via motorway A4: exit Küssnacht or exit Brunnen.

However, we recommend public transport instead of car: Sit back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment as well.

There are various paid parking options in the village: e.g., at the quay area by the lake or in the middle of the village near the old town hall.

Buses run from Gersau towards Brunnen or Küssnacht at least every half hour.
SBB/Schedule

Gersau is also accessible by boat!
SGV/Schedule

Additional information

In the canton of Schwyz, dogs must be kept on a leash!

Author

Gersau Tourismus

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

From Buechgrindlen you can shorten the route by turning left before the alpine hut and then walking on the paved mountain road to the right towards Rotzingel.

Safety guidelines

Please refrain from hiking in case of strong föhn wind.

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Place of interest

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