Muotathal - Guggeli snowshoe trail

Tip
3.94 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Snowshoe
  • 1:55 h
  • 3.94 km
  • 220 m
  • 220 m
  • 608 m
  • 778 m
  • 170 m
  • Start: Muota Schoolhouse
  • Destination: Muota Schoolhouse

This circular route is especially popular with beginners and recreational snowshoers. You get to know the sunny side, that is, the southern part of Muotathal, and can make a detour to a place of power.

You start in the old and most beautiful part of Muotathal: in the «Wil» near the schoolhouse. Passing the parish church and ossuary, the path gently climbs, always with a view of the impressive rock face shaping the valley to the north: the Chileflue.

Open terrain, smaller forest sections, and farmhouses characterize the hike. At the highest point of the route, there is also a farmhouse – with a self-service broom pub. With the best view of the down-to-earth and elongated village of Muotathal and the Muota River, this is the ideal place to embrace tranquility.

On the way back, you will see the St. Josef Monastery, the oldest active Franciscan convent in Europe. It is considered a special place of power. It also offers you another opportunity to pause and listen to nature before returning to the starting point and daily life.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Recommended equipment for snowshoe hikers:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

From the A4 towards Schwyz - Muotathal - Muotathal Post
Public parking Muotathal
Muotathal Post bus stop

Additional information

Literature

Free brochures available at various stations or here:

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

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH / Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

Organization

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Lourdes Grotto Muotathal

Safety guidelines

For your safety – stay on the route!

SVS snowshoe trails are marked, signaled, avalanche-safe, and eco-friendly.

Ordering snowshoe maps from the Snowshoe Association Switzerland (www.s-v-s.ch)

Nearby

Contact

Muotathal - Guggeli snowshoe trail
6436 Muotathal