--- title: "Ober-Altberg snowshoe trail" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/ober-altberg-snowshoe-trail" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2858714/f9174d8a30f8a7e259c0030312b141df6e7408d1f1c761ff8cb12a702f6a1191/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Ober-Altberg snowshoe trail =========================== - Tip - 9.29 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Snowshoe On the sunny terrace above Illgau, not far from the main town of Schwyz, a lovely landscape with gentle hills opens up. Since the secluded area radiates a special tranquility, it is very popular among snowshoe hikers and nature lovers. 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. Read more - 4:40 h - 9.29 km - 415 m - 414 m - 1,162 m - 1,517 m - 355 m - - Start: St. Karl - Destination: St. Karl Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start St. Karl - mountain railway Destination Destination St. Karl Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (13%) Street (1%) Gravel (4%) Trail (40%) Path (42%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Cable car tour - Circular trail - Refreshment stop 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 Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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. Read more **Parking**Valley station Illgau cableway Illgau village Read more **Public transportation**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. Read more 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. Read more Author Mythen Region / Schwyzer Wanderwege Organization Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author View from Sternenegg / Chli Schijen Read more 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! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - mountain railway - mountain railway - Tours 2.61 km - Winter hiking 2.53 km - Snowshoe 3.94 km - Snowshoe Download GPX file - -