ViaSuworow Stage 6: Biel-Chinzig – Muotathal

Coming from Italy, the Russians crossed the Ticino border at Ponte Tresa, crossed Monte Ceneri, through the Leventina and over the Gotthard Pass, then advanced to Ursern and through the Reuss Valley to Altdorf. The French resistance at Lake Uri and in the Glarus lowlands forced Suworow to make detour marches over the passes Chinzig Chulm and Pragel and finally to retreat through the Sernftal and over the Panixer Pass into the Surselva. The Russian troops left the area of the former Three Leagues towards Russia through the Rhine Valley. Suworow memorials on the Gotthard and in the Schöllenen recall these dramatic events, as do the general’s accommodations in listed buildings such as the Muotathal monastery or the Suworow house in Elm. In addition to the historical sites along the route, the unique natural scenery impresses. Wild mountain valleys, pass landscapes, mountain lakes and rivers can be enjoyed without worry - especially when thinking of Suworow’s troops, who had to cover the route under time pressure, enemy attacks and the onset of winter.