Hochflue - circular hike from Obergschwend

Tip
6.42 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Mountain tour
  • 3:20 h
  • 6.42 km
  • 687 m
  • 687 m
  • 1,012 m
  • 1,699 m
  • 687 m
  • Start: Gersau, Obergschwend
  • Destination: Gersau, Obergschwend

Obergschwend - Zilistock - Hochflue - Gätterli

A true delight - not too long, but summit and stunning panoramic views included.

Are you ready for a mountain experience? From Obergschwend, we walk a short way up the mountain road and turn right towards Käppeliberg. Then continue up the forest path to Zilistock. Shortly after, the blue-white alpine trail to Hochflue begins. This path leads us over warm rock walls, on which ropes and chains are mounted for holding on. At the top of the summit, there is a plateau where you can relax or picnic comfortably. The view here is, for me - I don’t know how else to say it - otherworldly. The view of the long stretch of the Alpine chain paired with the turquoise Lake Lucerne far below is unique.

The descent is spectacular from the first moment: We climb down a roughly 17-meter-long ladder vertically to the hiking trail. From there, it continues steadily downwards to the Restaurant Gätterlipass. A cool drink on the terrace rounds off the experience. From there, the way back to Obergschwend is just a short hop.

Note:
Snowfields are still possible in May!
So that future generations or tomorrow’s hikers can also enjoy the path, please take your rubbish back with you.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Obergschwend (1012 m) - Käppeliberg (1074 m) - Zilistock (1310 m) - Hochflue (1699 m) - Gätterli (1190 m) - Obergschwend (1012 m)

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Summit

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

Via highway A4: exit Küssnacht or exit Brunnen towards Gersau.
In Gersau, take the mountain road up towards Obergschwend/Gätterli.

However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: sit back, enjoy, and especially do something good for the environment.

In Obergschwend (directly at the cable car to Burggeist) there are paid parking spaces.

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

From May to October, the mountain bus runs from Gersau to Obergschwend on weekends.
Mountain bus timetable

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

Gersau is also accessible by boat!
SGV/timetable

Additional information

Author

Gersau Tourismus

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Take the mountain bus from Gersau to Obergschwend! Sit back and enjoy!
Information about mountain bus Gersau - Obergschwend

Visibility and light are unsurpassed early morning on the Hochflue.

Safety guidelines

The path must not be underestimated. Hike carefully in tricky sections.

Nearby

Contact

Hochflue - circular hike from Obergschwend
6442 Gersau