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title: "Old Schwyzerweg"
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description: "Central Switzerland: Scenic hike The pass route from Schwyz to Oberiberg leads through the exciting pre-alpine landscape of the Mythen region. The \"Old Schwyzerweg\" is the historic pack track over the Ibergeregg Pass between Schwyz and Ybrig. The path is partially constructed as a historic \"Prügelweg,\" offers the most beautiful views of the Schwyz valley basin, and passes through the Ibergeregg nature reserve past the impressive Grossen Mythen. Historic pack track In the 14th century, the \"Old Schwyzerweg\" was built as the shortest connection from Schwyz to Ybrig. On what was at the time partly swampy terrain, thick wooden poles were laid and the gaps filled with earth or gravel. The path stands for the importance of trade in remote areas and the affiliation of Ybrig to the main town."
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Old Schwyzerweg
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- Tip
- 13.53 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

- 4:11 h
- 13.53 km
- 351 m
- 921 m
- 513 m
- 1,415 m
- 902 m
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- Start: Oberiberg
- Destination: Schwyz

On the "Old Schwyzerweg," the people of Ybrig once drove their cattle to the market in Schwyz, passing the Grossen Mythen with wonderful views of mountains and lakes

**Central Switzerland: Scenic hike**

The pass route from Schwyz to Oberiberg leads through the exciting pre-alpine landscape of the Mythen region.

The "Old Schwyzerweg" is the historic pack track over the Ibergeregg Pass between Schwyz and Ybrig. The path is partially constructed as a historic "Prügelweg," offers the most beautiful views of the Schwyz valley basin, and passes through the Ibergeregg nature reserve past the impressive Grossen Mythen.

**Historic pack track**

In the 14th century, the "Old Schwyzerweg" was built as the shortest connection from Schwyz to Ybrig. On what was at the time partly swampy terrain, thick wooden poles were laid and the gaps filled with earth or gravel. The path stands for the importance of trade in remote areas and the affiliation of Ybrig to the main town.

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Directions

Oberiberg - Ibergeregg - Schwyz

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Tour information

- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Good hiking shoes with a good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

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Directions & Parking facilities

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Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

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