--- title: "Muotathal joke hiking trail" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/muotathal-joke-hiking-trail" description: "\"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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2858527/43c0f07b410f40758e76abc364cbd093f22ac070139ce06f0d2f58546ff58dee/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Muotathal joke hiking trail =========================== - Tip - 7.84 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Theme trail Easy hike in varied terrain from the Schlattli bus stop to Muotathal (or vice versa). The path mostly follows the Muota river, passing idyllic, partly shaded rest areas and benches, with a fireplace halfway along. For personal entertainment, there are 25 panels along the entire route featuring typical Muotathal jokes. "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. Read more - 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 Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Schlattli bus stop (old funicular) - mountain railway Destination Destination Muotathal village Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (47%) Street (2%) Asphalt (17%) Gravel (1%) Trail (11%) Path (22%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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 Read more **Parking**Parking lot Stoosbahnen valley station funicular (paid). Read more **Public transportation**By SBB to Schwyz-Seewen station; Auto AG Schwyz line 1 towards Muotathal Read more Additional information Various specialties are offered in Muotathal. The valley is famous for its alpine cheese (available in various village shops). Read more Literature Between the front bridge and the Gietzenen bridge, the joke hiking trail crosses the firing line of the Fluhhof shooting range. . At the Stoosbahn stations there are **free brochures** with information about the ridge hike: , , Read more 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. Read more Safety guidelines Power plant operation on the Muota, the water level can rise suddenly. Observe warning signs. Read more Map Regio Shop at the valley station of the funicular has hiking maps of Schwyz available: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - concert - Culinary delights - Culinary delights - Place of interest - mountain railway - Mountain summits - Wellness - Tours 2.88 km - Theme trail 23.32 km - Theme trail 2.88 km - Theme trail Download GPX file - - - -