--- title: "Muotathal - Circular route Guggeli" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/muotathal-circular-route-guggeli" description: "We start in Wil, the oldest part of the village of Muotathal. From the old monastery, it goes to the St. Josef monastery, where some Franciscan nuns still live and work today. In 1799 the Russian General Suworow took up quarters in this monastery when he fought the French in Schwyz. But this hike is not a battle, it is a pleasure. The road leads to Guggeli, where a break is worthwhile. The self-service broom tavern in the Gaden and its seating in the sun invite you to linger with a view of the imposing Wasserberg. This is followed by a small climb over forest areas and wild streams to the highest point of the hike, the Änzenenbänkli. Feet stand still, the gaze wanders further over the broad, flat valley floor: from Ried over Muotathal and towards Bisisthal. The gentle descent leads through open pastureland back to the monastery and finally to the starting point. The hiking trail is not signposted." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2455519/87dbcc9c7f8379db5d9d757c894ce5c1083d856e99ed61d26d5f220e9480d921/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Muotathal - Circular route Guggeli ================================== - Tip - 5.45 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Winter hiking **Over wild streams and through the forest** The circular route to Guggelipass is the most popular winter hike in Muotathal. It runs on the sunny side of the valley. With a monastery, forest, wild streams, pastureland and viewpoints, the path offers a lot of variety. We start in Wil, the oldest part of the village of Muotathal. From the old monastery, it goes to the St. Josef monastery, where some Franciscan nuns still live and work today. In 1799 the Russian General Suworow took up quarters in this monastery when he fought the French in Schwyz. But this hike is not a battle, it is a pleasure. The road leads to Guggeli, where a break is worthwhile. The self-service broom tavern in the Gaden and its seating in the sun invite you to linger with a view of the imposing Wasserberg. This is followed by a small climb over forest areas and wild streams to the highest point of the hike, the Änzenenbänkli. Feet stand still, the gaze wanders further over the broad, flat valley floor: from Ried over Muotathal and towards Bisisthal. The gentle descent leads through open pastureland back to the monastery and finally to the starting point. The hiking trail is not signposted. Read more - 2:00 h - 5.45 km - 191 m - 191 m - 610 m - 801 m - 191 m - - Start: Wil - Destination: Wil Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (62%) Trail (26%) Path (12%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Simply follow the Weather Frog hiking trail Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop Equipment - Sturdy, winter-proof shoes with good tread, warm clothing adapted to the weather (if necessary, hat, gloves and trekking poles); possibly warm drinks. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A4 towards Schwyz - Muotathal - Muotathal Post Read more **Parking**Public parking Muotathal Read more **Public transportation**Muotathal Post bus stop Read more Additional information Read more Author Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH / Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee Organization Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Bäsäbeizli & Guggeli viewpoint Read more Safety guidelines - The walking and winter hiking trails are not specially signposted. After heavy snowfall, the paths may not always be cleared. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Excursion - Place of interest - Climbing - Tours 1.31 km - Winter hiking 2.76 km - Winter hiking 1.38 km - Winter hiking Download GPX file - -