Great Mythen Rotenflue – Great Mythen – Rotenflue
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The Big Mythen towers majestically over the town of Schwyz. The Rotenflue cable car takes you from Rickenbach/Schwyz to the starting point: the Rotenflue. The stretch up to Holzegg at the foot of the Big Mythen is a leisurely warm-up. This is the start of the Mythen mountain trail. Therefore the place is ideal for a last rest (fireplace, restaurant Holzegg). The ascent to the Big Mythen is relatively steep and should be tackled with good footwear. Caution is advised in wet weather. The slippery stones can be very dangerous. The ascent opens up a wonderful panoramic view. Once you reach the summit, all your efforts are forgotten. A breathtaking panoramic view of the mountain peaks of the Alps, the valley basin of Schwyz, the lakes of Central Switzerland and the vastness of the Mittelland will leave you amazed. Between April and November, the summit restaurant is open daily in good weather (when the Swiss flag is raised).
- 3:10 h
- 6.23 km
- 701 m
- 706 m
- 1,403 m
- 1,890 m
- 487 m
- Start: Rotenflue
- Destination: Rotenflue
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Pavements
- Unknown (23%)Trail (44%)Path (33%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The hike starts on the Rotenflue. The path runs slightly downwards to Holzegg. From the Holzegg it climbs in numerous windings towards the summit.
Back on the same path.
If you would like to shorten the hike a little, you can alternatively take the cable car from Brunni-Alpthal directly to the Holzegg.
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
- Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly sticks. Good physical condition.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy car on the A4 to the Seewen-Schwyz exit, to Rickenbach.ParkingParking spaces and parking garages near the valley station (all subject to charges).Public transportationTake the SBB to Schwyz-Seewen train station. Auto AG Schwyz from Schwyz-Seewen train station with line 3 to Rickenbach, Rotenfluebahn.
Additional information
- More information in German: Restaurant Grosser Mythen
Author
Stefan Gwerder
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- A unique experience is the sunrise on the Grossen Mythen.
Safety guidelines
- The myth path is suspended. However, the path is well developed and well secured in the tricky places.







