--- title: "Muotathal - Old village part Wil" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/muotathal-old-village-part-wil" description: "The 30-minute walk is historically interesting but also offers reflective moments as it passes the chapel, parish church and monastery. The women's monastery of St. Joseph in Muotathal was originally founded in 1288 on the Muota. However, the flood of the wild stream troubled the Franciscans, and in 1687 they were able to move into the newly built St. Joseph's Monastery. The old monastery, the only church building from Romanesque times in the old canton of Schwyz, has been preserved and today serves as a chapel inviting quiet prayer. Between the old and the new monastery, the path passes the Russian Cross, which recalls a difficult time. In 1799, Russian General Suvorov invaded Muotathal with his soldiers. In 1902, the Muotathal residents erected a memorial cross in the Hürital, at the site where the first Russian officer fell. This cross has been located at the monastery since 2012." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2455082/87dbcc9c7f8379db5d9d757c894ce5c1083d856e99ed61d26d5f220e9480d921/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Muotathal - Old village part Wil ================================ - Tip - 1.31 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Winter hiking **Insights into the history of Muotathal** On this small circular route, you get to know the oldest part of the village of Muotathal: Wil, first mentioned in 1275. The path follows the streets and is not signposted. It lies on the sunny side of the valley. The 30-minute walk is historically interesting but also offers reflective moments as it passes the chapel, parish church and monastery. The women's monastery of St. Joseph in Muotathal was originally founded in 1288 on the Muota. However, the flood of the wild stream troubled the Franciscans, and in 1687 they were able to move into the newly built St. Joseph's Monastery. The old monastery, the only church building from Romanesque times in the old canton of Schwyz, has been preserved and today serves as a chapel inviting quiet prayer. Between the old and the new monastery, the path passes the Russian Cross, which recalls a difficult time. In 1799, Russian General Suvorov invaded Muotathal with his soldiers. In 1902, the Muotathal residents erected a memorial cross in the Hürital, at the site where the first Russian officer fell. This cross has been located at the monastery since 2012. Read more - 0:30 h - 1.31 km - 26 m - 26 m - 610 m - 636 m - 26 m - - Start: Wil - Destination: Wil Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (48%) Trail (29%) Path (23%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop Equipment - Sturdy, winter-proof shoes with a good tread sole, warm clothing adapted to the weather (possibly hat, gloves and trekking poles); optionally warm drinks. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A4 motorway exit towards Schwyz - Muotathal - Muotathal Post Read more **Parking**Public parking at the Muota schoolhouse 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 \- St. Joseph's Monastery \- Old village part Wil with church and rectory Read more Safety guidelines - The walking and winter hiking routes are not specifically signposted. After heavy snowfall, the paths may not always be cleared. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Excursion - Tours 2.76 km - Winter hiking 1.38 km - Winter hiking 5.45 km - Winter hiking Download GPX file - -