Oberiberg - Furggelen

Tip
3.71 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Snowshoe
  • 2:10 h
  • 3.71 km
  • 437 m
  • 11 m
  • 1,099 m
  • 1,536 m
  • 437 m
  • Start: Oberiberg
  • Destination: Furggelen
Walking the signposted snowshoe routes is allowed in the Ibergeregg nature reserve.

Oberiberg, Tschalun - Petersboden - Heikenhütte - Leimgütsch - Furggelen

Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Equipment

Recommended equipment for snowshoers:

  • Snowshoes, winter shoes (good hiking boots), depending on weather conditions wind jacket, sweater, gloves, hat, sunglasses, gaiters and trekking poles
  • For longer routes backpack with drink and food
  • Recommended are map 1:25000, compass, GPS if available
  • First aid kit and possibly needed medication

Directions & Parking facilities

A4 exit Schwyz - Rickenbach - Ibergeregg - Oberiberg

A3 towards Feusisberg - Biberbrugg - Gross - Euthal - Unter-Oberiberg

From Oberiberg: Parking available at Müller's Posthotel
From Schwyz by bus to Rickenbach - Ibergeregg - Oberiberg

From Einsiedeln by bus to Gross - Euthal - Unter- Oberiberg

Additional information

For the sake of the wild animals:

  • Attention: Please respect the recommended wildlife sanctuary zone.
  • Wild animals need quiet retreat areas in winter to survive.
  • Please stay on the route so the wild animals are not disturbed.
  • We ask you to keep your dog on a leash.

http://www.mythenregion.ch/fileadmin/Files/Documents/Ibergeregg/Schneeschuhkarte.pdf

Author

Region Ybrig

Organization

Region Ybrig

Safety guidelines

For your safety – stay on the route!

SVS snowshoe routes are marked, signposted, avalanche-safe and nature-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!

Avalanche situation: 

In case of uncertain snow conditions, we recommend consulting the avalanche bulletin. Every winter sports enthusiast is responsible for themselves and uses the official snow routes at their own risk.

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