Rothenthurm winter hiking trail

Tip

6.90 km long

Difficulty: medium

Condition: medium

Great panorama

Winter hiking

© Erlebnisregion Mythen, Erlebnisregion Mythen

2:05 h
6.90 km
37 m
37 m
905 m
926 m
21 m
Start: Rothenthurm station
Destination: Rothenthurm station

Between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg stretches the largest raised bog in Switzerland, enchanting with its untouched nature. Even in winter, a walk through the vast plain of the raised bog is a mystical experience.

The winter hike starts at Rothenthurm station, from where you can reach the raised bog in just a few steps. Snow, frost, or icicles adorn the quiet mountain pine and birch landscape. Enjoy the view of the unique scenery, the Höhronen, the Morgartenberg, and the ridge with the Katzenstrick. Along the way, you will see typical peat huts that recall the former peat extraction. Take the same way back and see the Letziturm with its red roof, built in 1323, which gave the village its name.

Pavements

Unknown

Street

Asphalt

Gravel

Trail

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Rothenthurm station 920 m a.s.l. - Wassermatt 916 m a.s.l. - Allmigforen 907 m a.s.l. - Restaurant Steinstoss 924 m a.s.l. - Allmigforen 907 m a.s.l. - Wassermatt 916 m a.s.l. - Rothenthurm station 920 m a.s.l.

Tour information

Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good winter shoes, provisions, and possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

Drive on the A4/E41 motorway to exit 39. Then leave the motorway towards Schwyz, Pfäffikon, Sattel, Muotathal, Steinen, and continue for 2.3 km (about 4 minutes) through Schwyz, passing a roundabout towards Sattel. Follow this road to Rothenthurm.

By train to Rothenthurm station

SBB timetable

Additional information

The winter season usually lasts from December 15 to March 15.

Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Website

Safety guidelines

Good winter shoes, food and possibly poles.

Event