Oberberg circular route

The region around the picturesque mountain village of Illgau is a hidden gem for winter hikers seeking peace and nature. The peaceful and gentle landscape invites you to recharge your energy from nature.

Illgau is already away from any piste hustle and bustle. And with the aerial cableway, which takes you to St. Karl, you fully enter the winter wonderland. The cozy circular route is ideal for landscape lovers and those looking for a short break. With only a little difference in altitude, the hike poses no demands.

0:51 h
2.61 km
93 m
93 m
1,162 m
1,255 m
93 m
Start: Mountain station aerial cableway Illgau-St. Karl
Destination: Mountain station aerial cableway Illgau-St. Karl

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Gravel

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Mountain station St. Karl - Oberberg - upper Zimmerstalden - Mountain station St. Karl

Tour information

Loop Road
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

Please leave the motorway at the Schwyz exit and follow the signs towards Stoos/Muotathal.

1 to 5 hrs. CHF 3.-

5 to 9 hrs. CHF 5.-

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 up to the cozy mountain village.

Alternatively: the Ibergeregg bus (line 505: Schwyz - Ibergeregg - Oberiberg or Oberiberg - Ibergeregg - Schwyz) will also run daily again in winter from December 2023! Timetable

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus

Organization

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus

Website

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