Lourdes Grotto

A beautiful old "alley" leads from the main street to the Lourdes Grotto, which was atmospherically built into the rubble of a prehistoric mountain collapse in 1919.

The hike starts in the village of Muotathal "Schachen." Then continues from Wichel to the Widmen football field. From there it goes on to the Lourdes Grotto. Return to the main road towards Schachen.

1:00 h
3.95 km
40 m
40 m
597 m
632 m
35 m
Start: Schachen, Muotathal
Destination: Schachen, Muotathal

Pavements

Street (20%)

Asphalt (28%)

Trail (28%)

Path (24%)

Best to visit

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Tour information

Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

By car on the A4 to the Schwyz exit, then towards Muotathal into the village of Muotathal.

Parking

Parking is available in the village of Muotathal.

Public transportation

By train to Schwyz-Seewen station, then by bus (line 501 Schwyz - Muotathal) to the Muotathal Post bus stop.

Additional information

Stoos Muotathal Tourism Ltd.

Tel. 041 818 08 80

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus

Organization

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus

Website

Safety guidelines

The return route goes back to the main road. Please be cautious there.

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