- 7:15 h
- 14.66 km
- 1,575 m
- 1,915 m
- 626 m
- 2,340 m
- 1,714 m
- Start: Schwarzenbach, Bisistal
- Destination: Muotathal
It is best to start the ascent at the hamlet Schwarzenbach in the Bisital as early in the morning as possible. A few meters above the guesthouse, leave the road and follow the alpine road towards Galtenäbnet. At point 1262, choose the path to Gigenalp. At the Gigen alpine hut, you are already above the tree line. In a small valley, ascend towards the Träsmerenseeli. On the right, you will be accompanied by the bizarre and almost threatening rock bastions of the First East Ridge. At the Träsmerenseeli, there is a fantastic view of the Chaiserstock range. The descent to Liplis takes place over the Ober Träsmeren. Passing the Alp Zingel, you reach the alpine guesthouse, which invites thirsty and hungry hikers to rest. Thirst can also be quenched 10 minutes further down at the mountain inn “Liplisbüel.” On the way to Muotatal, you are following the footsteps of the Russian General Suworow, who in 1799 marched with his soldiers over the Chinzig Chulm into the Muotatal.
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Muotathal is located in the middle of Central Switzerland and is quickly accessible by car.
Coming from Basel-Lucerne:
Drive at Lucerne onto the A14 towards Zug. After 20 km, you reach the Rütihof motorway junction. There, switch to the A4 motorway towards Schwyz. Take the Schwyz motorway exit and follow the signs to Muotathal.
Coming from Lake Constance and Rapperswil:
At Rapperswil, drive towards Pfäffikon / Gotthard. At Pfäffikon, a short section of the A3 motorway leads towards Gotthard. Immediately take the first exit towards Gotthard / Schwyz again. The country road leads you over Rothenthurm and Sattel to Schwyz. At Schwyz, drive towards Muotathal.
Coming from Gotthard-Altdorf:
Drive the bypass (tunnel) at Flüelen towards Schwyz. After the Mositunnel, leave the motorway at exit 40 Brunnen (direction Weggis/Gersau/Schwyz/Brunnen). Drive towards Ibach/Schwyz and at Ibach, take the 1st exit at the 2nd roundabout (near Dany's family restaurant) towards Muotathal.
Muotathal is located in the heart of Central Switzerland. The place is accessible by public transportation from the SBB Schwyz train station with bus no. 1 of Auto AG Schwyz.
Between Muotathal Post and Sahli/valley station Glattalpbahn, minibuses no. 6 operate. Timetables and more information about the hiking bus can be found here.
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Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH / Schwyzer Wanderwege
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Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH
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