- 4:40 h
- 9.29 km
- 415 m
- 414 m
- 1,162 m
- 1,517 m
- 355 m
- Start: St. Karl
- Destination: St. Karl
Just one mountain ride with the two cable cars Illgau-Ried and Illgau-St. Karl away lies an untouched winter landscape far from traffic, noise, and the bustling winter sports operation: Here above the 790-inhabitant village of Illgau, the circular route begins.
As lovely as the landscape, so gentle is the ascent that leads over Federenberg to the highest point, the Sternenegg. Since all altitude meters are covered, the view of Muotathal, the Uri mountains, Lake Lucerne, and the Mythen is especially delightful.
As with the ascent, open terrain and forest sections alternate on the return to the starting point, and the path leads us past cozy alpine huts. The descent via Ober Altberg and Oberberg is also gentle due to the landscape. Finally, take a last deep breath before returning to the valley again with the nostalgically appearing cable cars.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Tour information
Loop Road
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Recommended equipment for snowshoe hikers:
- Snowshoes, winter boots (good hiking boots), 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
At Seewen-Schwyz, exit the highway. From there, follow the road towards Schwyz - Muotathal. After the parking lot of the valley station of the Stoosbahn (8km), turn left towards Illgau. After another 3.4 km, you reach the village of Illgau. Parking is available at the entrance to the village, in the middle of the village near the Vorderoberberg cableway, or at the sports ground.
Valley station Illgau cableway
Illgau village
Take the SBB to Schwyz station. From there, take bus line 501 towards Muotathal. You must get off at the Seilbahn Illgau stop. The Illgau-Ried aerial cableway (Illgau KIRI stop) takes you directly to the cozy mountain village.
Additional information
For the sake of the wildlife:
- Attention: Please respect the recommended wildlife quiet zone.
- In winter, wild animals need quiet retreat areas to survive.
- Please stay on the route to avoid disturbing the wild animals.
- We ask that you keep your dog on a leash.
Author
Mythen Region / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
View from Sternenegg / Chli Schijen
Safety guidelines
For your safety – stay on the route!
SVS snowshoe routes are marked, signposted, avalanche-safe, and environmentally friendly.
Order snowshoe maps from the Swiss Snowshoe Association (www.s-v-s.ch)
Attention:
Leaving the route in the nature reserve and hunting ban area is prohibited!
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