Path of Creation part 2
The third stage leads from the St. Josef Monastery in Muotathal to the Antoniushaus Mattli in Morschach. Mostly hiking and mountain paths, only rarely must you walk on paved roads. Alpine pastures, forest areas, flower meadows, and valley crossings alternate. You move simply on foot through this rich, pristine landscape. On the third stage, you also pass oak pillars with contemplative texts that invite short meditation. The first ten kilometers are mainly uphill, sometimes steep. At the beginning, the sound of the Muota accompanies you; later it follows the deep gorge of the Hüribach. Over the Wannentritt and various alpine pastures, you reach the holiday resort of Stoos. Along the way, the eye enjoys the view into the valley towards the winding Muota and the view of the Grossen Mythen. From Stoos, it's only a few kilometers on a bright forest path to the Antoniushaus Mattli in Morschach. This is situated in a wonderful location and is dedicated to Franciscan spirituality.
- 8:42 h
- 23.32 km
- 1,510 m
- 1,500 m
- 610 m
- 1,621 m
- 1,011 m
- Start: Muotathal
- Destination: Morschach
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Asphalt (10%)Gravel (18%)Trail (48%)Path (24%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From the St. Josef Monastery, the Muota hiking trail leads along 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 of Stoos. In the village, to the mountain station of the Morschach-Stoos aerial cableway, to the right into the forest and over the old Stoos road (Stooswald) to Nägelisgärtli. Over Dägenbalm to the stage location Mattli.
Tour information
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy car on the A4 to the Brunnen or Schwyz exit, then via Schwyz to Muotathal. Ideally to Schwyz or Brunnen, then public transport (better connections for return journey).ParkingIn Muotathal or Schwyz, Brunnen (parking fees apply).Public transportation
Take the SBB to Schwyz-Seewen; then Auto AG Schwyz to Muotathal (line 1) SBB Timetable AAGS Timetable
Additional information
Aerial cableway: runs from Stoos to Morschach.
Accommodation: is possible at the stage end, e.g., in the Antoniushaus Mattli or a hotel in Morschach or en route at Stoos.
Author
Erhard Gick
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Detour below Geissbützen to Alp Tröligen, the largest alpine cheese dairy on Stoos (with catering and shopping options).
