- 2:00 h
- 7.84 km
- 56 m
- 21 m
- 552 m
- 612 m
- 60 m
- Start: Schlattli bus stop (old funicular)
- Destination: Muotathal village
"A Muotathal local led a tourist to the Wasserbergfirst. At the top of the ridge, the inexperienced hiker became dizzy and crawled on all fours towards the cross. The Muotathal local turned to him in surprise and said: «You can happily stand up, but don’t hit your head!»
From Schlattli to the church bridge in Muotathal, 25 tree trunks stand with these and similar anecdotes from our valley. According to local character, they are usually unexpected, complementary answers; dry and sometimes a bit rough in style. The punchline often lies in the double meaning of the language and causes smiles. The approximately two-hour hike is easy to manage and offers something for both physical and mental exercise. Here is a sample:
At the annual procession "for the water" two women prayed the rosary alternately. After ten 'Hail Marys' one said to the other: «I have this tooth!» To which the other replied: «I don’t want to keep it!»
The path is marked with special hiking trail signs.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the Schlattli bus stop, at the valley station of the old Stoos funicular. Walk a few meters along the sidewalk, then turn right and head towards the Selgis dam. Cross the dam and follow the lake to Selgis Point 554. Then follow the Muota river to Blackerli and Fälmis. Over Weid to the village of Muotathal. At the Muota bridge, keep right; southeast you reach the village of Muotathal (at Schachen).
Between the front bridge and the Gietzenen bridge, the joke hiking trail crosses the firing line of the Fluhhof shooting range. Information about this section of the trail.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
Drive from Schwyz towards Muotathal. The valley station is located directly on the road.
Address valley station of the Schwyz-Stoos funicular: Stoosbahnen AG, Grundstrasse 230, 6430 Schwyz
Additional information
Various specialties are offered in Muotathal. The valley is famous for its alpine cheese (available in various village shops).
Literature
Between the front bridge and the Gietzenen bridge, the joke hiking trail crosses the firing line of the Fluhhof shooting range. Information about this section of the trail.
At the Stoosbahn stations there are free brochures with information about the ridge hike:
Stoos experience map, Hiking map Region Stoos-Muotatal, Joke hiking trail brochure
Author
Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Natural event at Fälmis. Huge rockfall called Brand, on the spur of the Zinglenflue.
Safety guidelines
Power plant operation on the Muota, the water level can rise suddenly. Observe warning signs.
Map
Regio Shop at the valley station of the funicular has hiking maps of Schwyz available:
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