Path of Creation

Tip
43.82 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Theme trail
The Path of Creation is a three-part spiritual hiking trail that leads through a landscape as beautiful as it is varied, always encouraging new sights and wonder, and connecting with the created environment. Along the way, oak pillars with reflective and inspiring texts by Jacqueline Keune stand. Being on the way thus means more than just movement.

Part 1a:

From Morschach-Mattli the path rises about 100 meters to Schwyzerhöchi, then gently descends to Oberschönenbuch. Hikers then follow the flat natural road to Schlattli (Pt. 569) and climb up on the opposite side of the valley to Uf Ibrig. After the ascent, there is a pleasant intermediate section along Ober Gibel. Over the marsh area Chaisten, the mountain path reaches Handgruebi, where the last part leads over the Gründel to the stage end St. Karl (Pt. 1165).

Part 1b:

From the Hildegard Hotel St. Karl at 1165 meters above sea level, the mountain path steadily descends on the sunny south slope towards Illgau and from there down the old Fluh path into the valley of the Muota (Pt. 582). After a short sidewalk section, the path turns towards Wigetli/Tristel and follows the rushing Muota to the Wil district. From afar, the stage destination Monastery St. Josef is already visible. 

 

Part 2:

The hiking and mountain paths of the third stage are well developed and almost never lead over paved roads. It goes over extensive alpine pastures, through shady forest areas, wonderful flower meadows, or impressive valley crossings.

From Monastery St. Josef, the hiking trail follows the Muota to Hinterthal and from there up the deep gorge of the Hüribach to Stali (Pt. 907). A short section downhill and then the forest road turns left towards Frutt and further to Goldplangg. The following mountain path over Wannentritt and various Stoos alp pastures brings hikers to the winter and health resort Stoos. From there, the path continues on the old road to Morschach, where the stage destination Antoniushaus Mattli awaits.

  • 15:56 h
  • 43.82 km
  • 2,278 m
  • 2,278 m
  • 538 m
  • 1,622 m
  • 1,084 m
  • Start: Morschach
  • Destination: Morschach

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The route starts at Antoniushaus Mattli, over Laui, Dägenbalm, Trümlen to Schwyzerhöchi, descent to Oberschönenbuch, then towards Schlattli, ascent to Uf Ibrig (Aufiberg). Further over Blätzli, Halten, Chaisten to Handgruobi (Hand), over Gründel to the intermediate stage goal St. Karl. Descent over Wart to Illgau, at the village end descent to the valley floor at Sand, over Boden to Will and Muotathal.

From Monastery St. Josef, the hiking trail follows the Muota to Hinterthal, then towards Frutt, Grindsblacken, Suterlis Hut, Föhnen Hut. There keep right towards Uf den Gütschen, then through Goldplangg to Wannentritt. Over Laubgarten to Geissbützen, Rinderchruteren, Brunnerboden to the village Stoos. In the village to the mountain station of the Morschach-Stoos cable car, right of it into the forest and over the old Stoos road (Stooswald) to Nägelisgärtli. Over Dägenbalm to the stage destination Mattli.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car on the A4 to the Mositunnel exit, then turnoffs to Morschach.
Parking options in the village (paid).

By SBB to Brunnen station SBB timetable

Auto AG Schwyz line 2 Schwyz-Brunnen with line 4 from Brunnen to Morschach AAGS timetable

Author

Erhard Gick / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Antoniushaus Mattli, Morschach Antoniushaus Mattli 

Hildegardhotel St. Karl Hildegardhotel

Detour below Geissbützen to Alp Tröligen, the largest alpine cheese dairy on Stoos (with catering and shopping possibilities). 

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