Via Silva

1:30 h
4.41 km
200 m
200 m
421 m
621 m
200 m
Start: St. Georg Chapel in Arth
Destination: St. Georg Chapel in Arth

Arth - Schattenberg - Gadenstatt - Turmbann - Gadenstatt - Arth

The Via Silva is an adventure trail on the northern slope of the Rigi, which brings nature lovers closer to the diverse functions of a classic protective forest.

On the Via Silva, you will find a cosy forest path under beech, fir, and other native tree species, a comfortable picnic area with shelter, table, benches, and grill, as well as a total of 50 informative and entertaining panels on the topic of protective forest.

Along the Via Silva, the clever, quirky forest goblin Silvio accompanies young and old nature lovers with questions, puzzles, and the occasional wink through the protective forest. The path length is about 7 km, walking time approximately 2.5 hours.

The Via Silva adventure trail was deliberately designed for children as well. The quirky forest goblin Silvio guides you to the topic of the forest with funny stories, surprising questions, and brain teasers.

Notes

So that future generations can also enjoy nature, we kindly ask you to take your rubbish home with you. Thank you.

Further information about the route can be found here.

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Directions

Arth (421 m) - Schattenberg - Gadenstatt (438 m) - Turmbann - Boliwald (621 m) - Gadenstatt (428 m) - Arth (421 m)

The starting point of the circular route is located at the St. Georg Chapel in Arth. The path leads across the Arth valley floor to the Rigi slope, then continues uphill on the old Arth Rigi trail to the Boli trail and finally to the main and picnic area in Turmbann. The way back then leads again on the partly newly created footpath to the Boli ramp and past Gadenstatt to the starting point.

Tour information

Loop Road
Nature Highlight

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

If you arrive by car, please use the official parking lots at the Catholic church.

There are paid parking spaces available at the Catholic church.

However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment at the same time.

Getting there is easy by train and bus:

Take bus no. 21 from Arth-Goldau station (Arth Dorf stop). The footpath to the starting board of the Via Silva is marked from the main road, opposite the town hall square, with corresponding signposts.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The quirky forest goblin Silvio delights young and old alike. Let yourself be infected by the goblin fever too.

Safety guidelines

The Via Silva leads through a protective forest in partly rocky terrain. Therefore, always stay on the marked path, avoid exposed places during heavy rain and strong winds, and leave the Via Silva as quickly as possible in storms.

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