- 6:30 h
- 12.65 km
- 1,337 m
- 1,337 m
- 1,138 m
- 2,316 m
- 1,178 m
- Start: Saliboden
- Destination: Saliboden
The starting point is the valley station of the air cableway Sali - Glattalp. Initially, the path runs along the natural road towards Ruosalp. At the bridge over the Gwalpetenbach, the marked path leaves the road southwards and reaches the flat alpine pasture of Gwalpeten via a steep slope. Cross this to reach the steep “Chälä” (couloir) of the Bockalpeli in the eastward adjacent slopes. You leave the pasture area and climb up into the bizarre karst formations washed out by water. From Firner Loch, a steep, marked path leads down to Urner Boden. To the north lies an unreal-looking sea of rocks before you. As with a captain at sea, it is important to navigate carefully here as the markings on the relatively flat Mären plateau can quickly disappear! At the summit cross of the Mären, enjoy one of the most breathtaking viewpoints of the valley. Now the path winds steeply and often over snowfields through the Inner Brüelchälen down to Schafboden. The next target, the welcoming mountain inn Glattalp or the cozy Glattalphütte of the SAC, is reached soon. If the steep ascents and descents of the route have worn your legs too much, use the air cableway for the return. However, the descent on foot also has its charm and is rewarded with the best Muotathal spring water à discretion from the rock spring Märenbrunnen. The hairpin bends down to Sali are easy to manage and offer a wonderful view of the Waldibach waterfall.
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Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Saliboden - Gwalpeten - Firner Loch - Mären - Schafboden - Glattalp - Glattalphütte restaurant - Saliboden
Tour information
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
Hiking boots with a good tread or trekking shoes.
Directions & Parking facilities
Muotathal is located in the middle of Central Switzerland and can be reached quickly by car.
Coming from Basel-Lucerne:
At Lucerne, take the A14 towards Zug. After 20 km, you reach the Rütihof motorway junction. There, take the A4 motorway towards Schwyz. Take the Schwyz exit and follow the signs towards Muotathal.
Coming from Lake Constance and Rapperswil:
At Rapperswil, drive towards Pfäffikon / Gotthard. At Pfäffikon, take a short stretch of the A3 motorway towards Gotthard. Immediately take the first exit towards Gotthard / Schwyz again. The country road takes you over Rothenthurm and Sattel to Schwyz. From Schwyz, drive towards Muotathal.
Coming from Gotthard-Altdorf:
At Flüelen, take the bypass (tunnel) towards Schwyz. After the Mositunnel, leave the motorway at exit 40 Brunnen (towards Weggis/Gersau/Schwyz/Brunnen). Drive towards Ibach/Schwyz and at the 2nd roundabout in Ibach (near Dany's family restaurant), take the 1st exit towards Muotathal.
Muotathal is located in the heart of Central Switzerland. The village can be reached by public transport from Schwyz SBB train station by bus no. 501 of Auto AG Schwyz.
The minibus no. 506 operates between Muotathal Post and Sahli/Glattalpbahn valley station. Timetables and more information about the hiking bus can be found here.
Additional information
Author
Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization