Muotathal - Fugglen circular route

Tip
2.01 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Snowshoe
  • 1:00 h
  • 2.01 km
  • 31 m
  • 50 m
  • 631 m
  • 670 m
  • 39 m
  • Start: Husky Lodge mountain hotel
  • Destination: Husky Lodge mountain hotel

On the Fugglen circular route, you encounter water in various forms. A detour to the sled dogs of the Husky Lodge makes snowshoe hiking an experience for the whole family.

At the beginning, the Muota, the wild stream that gave the valley and village their name, accompanies us. Along the dam, there is also a quarry where marble was mined in the 70s and 80s of the last century. Today, only the excavation site and a crane still recall this. We leave the dam and walk over a spring area that is a bit swampy in summer. In winter, the springs, fountains, and brooks testify to the underground water. Those who want can now make a detour to the Husky Lodge, home to 30 sled dogs. Or follow the route and take a wide loop back. Behind the hydroelectric power station, the earth suddenly seems to tremble. But it is only the vibration of the water thundering under pressure in a pipe to the power station. The ascent ends at Fugglen, the highest point of the route, where you can enjoy a view of the entire village and the Heubrig mountain range. The longest and only slope for skiing down brings you back to the starting point. The route is signposted and also a pleasure in the opposite direction.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Recommended equipment for snowshoe hikers:

  • Snowshoes, winter boots (good hiking boots), depending on weather conditions windbreaker, sweater, gloves, hat, sunglasses, gaiters, and hiking poles
  • For longer routes, backpack with drink and food
  • Recommended are a 1:25000 map, compass, and GPS if available
  • First aid kit and any necessary medications

Directions & Parking facilities

From the A4 towards Schwyz - Muotathal - Hinterthal rear bridge - Husky Lodge

Parking Husky Lodge mountain hotel

Signposted from the rear bridge bus stop

Additional information

Literature

Free brochures available at various stations or the following:

Winter brochure of the Stoos-Muotatal region, Winter map Muotathal

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH / Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

Organization

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Husky Lodge

Safety guidelines

For your safety – stay on the route!

SVS snowshoe routes are marked, signed, avalanche safe, and nature-friendly.

Order snowshoe maps from the Swiss Snowshoe Association (www.s-v-s.ch)

Nearby

Contact

Muotathal - Fugglen circular route
6436 Muotathal