Stoos viewpoint trail
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Our hike starts about 100m next to the mountain station of the aerial cableway Morschach-Stoos, where we turn onto Stooswaldstrasse towards Morschach. In the middle of the forest, we turn at the Jochli-Eu fork onto the hiking trail. Through the shady forest, we reach the pasture area of Alp Eu without much effort. Now begins the ascent of the north face of Fronalpstock via the Bärentros trail. The mountain trail is manageable but requires good surefootedness. After leaving behind the large spruces and gnarled pines, we reach the flatter western alpine area of Fronalpstock. Heading west, the ascent continues. By now, you understand why the trail is called the viewpoint trail. The entire Schwyz basin lies at our feet. At Charenstöckli, we make a short detour to Chänzeli, offering a view over Morschach. From here on, our only goal is the Fronalpstock summit.
Here we first enjoy the view of over ten Swiss lakes and countless Alpine peaks. We follow the Fronalpstock panoramic trail and then begin descending towards Furggeli. From there, we continue descending into the quiet Frontal area, following the mountain stream until we return to the mountain village of Stoos. Passing the Stoos lake, we reach our starting point at the aerial cableway again.
- 3:40 h
- 9.75 km
- 845 m
- 845 m
- 1,168 m
- 1,920 m
- 752 m
- Start: Stoos
- Destination: Stoos
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Loop Road
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
Good hiking shoes with strong soles or trekking boots, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly trekking poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
By car on the A4 to the Schwyz exit, then towards Muotathal to the valley station of the large funicular Schwyz-Stoos or turn onto Morschacherstrasse (at Wolfsprung), then follow signs to Morschach and continue to the valley station of the small aerial cableway Morschach-Stoos.
Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the funicular Schwyz-Stoos and the aerial cableway Morschach-Stoos.
By train to Schwyz-Seewen station, then by bus to the valley station of the large funicular Schwyz-Stoos (line 501 Schwyz - Muotathal) or by train to SBB Brunnen station, then by bus to the valley station of the small aerial cableway Morschach-Stoos.
Additional information
Stoosbahnen AG: 041 818 08 08
Fronalpstock chairlifts operate daily during the high season and on beautiful weekends during the low season.
Author
Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Frönelis Geissli playground-& Petting zoo on the Fronalpstock. Stop by the Fronalpstock Hotel | Restaurant with a charming view.
Safety guidelines
Please note the timetable for our Fronalpstock chairlifts. Fronalpstock chairlift timetable
Map
Regional shop at the valley station of the funicular has Schwyz hiking maps available:
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