Urwaldweg Bödmeren

03:15 h
315 m
469 m
1,375 m
1,688 m
313 m
10.23 km
Start: Eigeliswald
Destination: Eigeliswald

Muotathal direction Pragelpass
Circular hiking trail Urwaldweg Bödmeren: Eigeliswald-Rasis Hut-Gschwänd-Äbnenmatt-Bödmeren-Stägen-Eigeliswals

Already at the starting point Eigeliswald at the Pragelpassstrasse the slender, deeply polluted spruces and the soil interspersed with carts (limestone rocks) characterise the picture. The mosaic of forest and pasture accompanies us all the way. Man has created alpine pastures by clearing where the soil was suitable. The primeval forest reserve (www.boedmeren.ch) begins in the Stägen to the east. We see a spruce forest structured by small tree collectives and later a light, shrubby birch forest with individual spruces and pines. The flora reacts very finely to soil conditions and small topography, which manifests itself in a great variety. The Alpine way marks the end of the primeval forest.

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Directions

Starting point is Eigeliswald on the Pragelpass road: After a short walk we enter the pastures of Mittenwald and turn east at the first turn-off towards Bödmeren. In the Stägen we take the uphill path to the east. Shortly before the saddle we turn south towards the gate, reach the highest point of our hike after the Bödmeren Alp and continue westwards towards Äbnenmatt. After a short stretch on the alpine road we cross an unspoilt landscape again.

Over the alpine areas of Äbnenmatt and Chalbertal we reach another crossing. A flösch (small moor) lies directly on the path. The alp Ober Saum was inhabited all year until 1958. Passing impressive views down into the Muota valley, we return to the starting point.

Tour information

Loop Road

Equipment

Sturdy shoes or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly sticks

Directions & Parking facilities

Muotathal is located in central Switzerland and is easily accessible by car.

Coming from Basel-Lucerne:
Continue on the A14 from Lucerne in the direction of Zug. After 20 km you will reach the Rütihof junction. Take the A4 motorway in the direction of Schwyz. Take the Schwyz exit and follow the signs to Muotathal. Follow the main road through the whole village of Muotathal. At the restaurant Höll-Loch take the turnoff to the right, direction Pragelpass. Drive to the Eigeliswald car park.

Coming from Lake Constance and Rapperswil:
At Rapperswil you drive in the direction of Pfäffikon / Gotthard. In Pfäffikon take the A3 motorway in the direction of Gotthard. Then take the first exit in the direction of Gotthard / Schwyz. The road leads via Rothenthurm and Sattel to Schwyz. In Schwyz you drive direction Muotathal. Follow the main road through the whole village of Muotathal. At the restaurant Höll-Loch take the junction on the right, direction Pragelpass. Drive to the Eigeliswald car park.

Coming from Gotthard-Altdorf:
Take the bypass (tunnel) in Flüelen in the direction of Schwyz. After the Mosi tunnel leave the motorway at exit 40 Brunnen (direction Weggis/Gersau/Schwyz/Brunnen). Drive towards Ibach/Schwyz and take the first exit towards Muotathal at the 2nd roundabout in Ibach (at Dany's Family Restaurant). Follow the main road through the whole village of Muotathal. At the Restaurant Höll-Loch take the turn-off to the right, direction Pragelpass. Drive to the Eigeliswald car park.

At Eigeliswald there is a large parking lot which can be used free of charge.

Can only be reached by public transport to Muotathal.By train to Schwyz, railway station. From there take bus no. 1 to Muotathal.

Additional information

SchweizMobil: Urwaldweg Bödmeren.

Literature

Mehr Informationen zur Tour im kostenlosen Prospekt an den Stationen der Stoosbahnen:

Wanderkarte Region Stoos-Muotatal

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

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