Gätterli hike

4:05 h
10.18 km
596 m
1,296 m
436 m
1,474 m
1,038 m
Start: Urmiberg mountain station
Destination: Urmiberg valley station

This scenic and challenging hike offers you a variety from straight stretches to steep slopes over hill and dale.

The hike begins with a slight incline at the mountain station of the Urmiberg cable car. The trail continues upwards to the Gätterli, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains. Treat yourself to a break in the Gätterlipass restaurant. Then it's a steep descent to Bärfallen and further down to the Urmiberg valley station.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Directions

Urmiberg – Gätterli – Bärfallen - Brunnen

Tour information

Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take A4 to Schwyzerstrasse/Route 2/Route 8 in Ingenbohl, take A4/E41 exit 40-Weggis. Follow route 2b to Schillerweg.

Muotaplatz

Muota car park tariff: 1h free / 2h CHF 0.50 / 3h CHF 1.00 / 4h CHF 2.00 / 5h CHF 3.00 / 6h CHF 4.00 / 7h - 24h CHF 5.00 from 25 h, per additional hour CHF +0.20 no parking restriction.

By train to Brunnen railway station, then take bus line 502, getting off at the stop Brunnen, Seilb. Urmiberg.

The departure times from Brunnen Bahnhof can be found here.

Additional information

Information on the Urmiberg cable car timetable can be found here.

Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

Event