Rotenflue circular route

Tip
1.59 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Winter hiking

Always an experience: the majesty of the Grosser Mythen and the view straight down onto the Schwyz basin, the main town with its widely scattered settlements. Airy tips: watch the paragliders at the launch site; on the way back, let your gaze wander to the Einsiedeln ski jumping hills.

After a short mountain ride with the Rotenfluebahn, we find ourselves in the middle of the winter hiking area of the Mythen region, high above Schwyz. The circular route, which is also suitable for seniors and children, starts directly at the mountain station.

It initially proceeds leisurely towards Alp Rotenfluh. Early on, we can enjoy the breathtaking panorama from the viewing platform: Schwyz and Lake Lauerz lie directly beneath us. In the background is Lake Lucerne, and the view wanders towards Pilatus. The Grosser Mythen seems within reach. The sun-exposed circular route then passes the paragliding launch site. Here too: take some time and enjoy watching the paragliders taking off.

On the way back, our gaze repeatedly wanders to the bare limestone cliffs of the Grosser Mythen. But the more distant Einsiedeln is also fascinating, the ski jumping hills can even be seen. Occasionally, a colorful paraglider silently floats into view. A must after the last steep ascent back to the mountain station: stop at the nearby restaurant and enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama with the Glarus Alps one last time.

  • 0:30 h
  • 1.59 km
  • 71 m
  • 71 m
  • 1,500 m
  • 1,567 m
  • 67 m
  • Start: Rotenfluebahn mountain station
  • Destination: Rotenfluebahn mountain station

Good to know

Pavements

Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rotenflue 1571 m a.s.l. - Rotenfluh mountain inn 1527 m a.s.l. - Alp Rotenfluh kiosk 1506 m a.s.l. - Rotenflue 1571 m a.s.l.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Good winter shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Directions & Parking facilities

Leave the A4/E41 motorway at exit 39 towards Schwyz, Pfäffikon, Sattel, Muotathal, Steinen. Then continue towards Schwyz, Rickenbach.

There are a few parking spaces at the valley station of the Rotenfluebahn.

Take the train to Schwyz (Seewen) station, then take the bus to Rickenbach SZ www.sbb.ch.

Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Erlebnisregion Mythen

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