Sahli - Glattalp

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4.32 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike
  • 2:04 h
  • 4.32 km
  • 749 m
  • 29 m
  • 1,146 m
  • 1,869 m
  • 723 m
  • Start: Sahli
  • Destination: Glattalp
Scenically exciting hike in the headwaters of the Muota. From Sali, the trail leads up to Glattalp on the cattle drive path amid towering mountains and rock faces. The mountain trail is very well developed and you can enjoy mountains of unique beauty all around.

The hike begins on the Saliboden just behind the Saliseeli. Here are the first power station buildings of the Schwyz district power station. At Tröli, cross the bridge over the Ruosalperbach stream. Then follow the alpine road. Follow the hairpin bends of the dirt road to point 1280, then turn left. The mountain trail now winds its way up a few more hairpin bends to a first plateau. The view opens up to Alp Milchbüelen and ahead to the mighty rock face to Glattalp. The Mären pile up on the right and the Hängst on the left. At Mütschen, the route then passes through typical Charst terrain before reaching the Glattalp plateau.

The panorama on the Glattalp is unique. In winter, this is the coldest place in Switzerland. In summer, it is a large alp framed by numerous striking mountain peaks. Probably the most striking are the Höch Turm and the Ortstock right next to it. Although the eye may be deceived, the Ortstock is around 51 meters higher. To the left of the Höch Turm is the Gross Chilchberg and at the very front of the valley is the Pfaff, an easily accessible hiking mountain. The Mären, Signalstock and Jegerstöck are on the right-hand side of the mountain range.

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Directions

Starting point is Sahliboden, turn left over the bridge over the Ruosalperbach stream. Follow the dirt road to point 1280. Turn left and follow the marked trail via Läcki to Chneu. Then through the wild Chrümpfen up to Mütschen and the destination of Glattalp.

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

By car from Schwyz, follow the signs to Muotathal. From there, head towards Bisisthal as far as Sahli.
Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the cable car.
Take the SBB to Schwyz-Seewen station. Then take the Auto AG Schwyz line 501 from Schwyz to Muotathal, Post. From there, take line 506 to Bisisthal, Sahli cable car station. 

Additional information

Descent from Glattalp by cable car, please note the timetable.

Detour to the SAC hut Glattalp

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Detour to the reservoir - Glattalpsee.

Safety guidelines

Well-developed hiking trail. 

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Getting there

Sahli - Glattalp
6436 Muotathal