--- title: "WanderWunder Schwyz: Circular hike Muotathal with Plate Path" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/wanderwunder-schwyz-circular-hike-muotathal-with-plate-path" description: "From the Stalden bus stop, follow the asphalt road uphill towards Pragel. Forget this part of the hike; you will be compensated a thousandfold by the rest. At Äbneli/Sturzegg, take the turnoff towards Fedli – (Gross Band) – Gschwänd. The ascent along the steep cliff is challenging, but so are the natural beauties and views! The higher you get, the more open the panorama becomes, and the Urner peaks with firn snow are within reach. Afterwards, follow the mountain path over alpine pastures to the “Eigeliswald” parking lot. The forest areas nearby are known as “Urwald Bödmeren.” You walk downhill along the Pragel road to the signpost in Fruttli. Here you switch to the north side of the Starzlen and thus reach the Plate Path, which crosses a historic mountain debris cone. Huge slabs invite you to linger, and rare orchids bloom by the path. Through Horgrasen, it goes back to the starting point Stalden." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859980/9c3e1afcd6627d0aef78861e20368a6cfda7516809daa131fa5ead57d51c8daf/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share WanderWunder Schwyz: Circular hike Muotathal with Plate Path ============================================================ - Tip - 13.32 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike Impressive natural beauties with fantastic deep views, productive alpine and forest areas, and a stony debris field at the foot of the Heubrig. All this for free and clear – it only costs you a few drops of sweat.  From the Stalden bus stop, follow the asphalt road uphill towards Pragel. Forget this part of the hike; you will be compensated a thousandfold by the rest. At Äbneli/Sturzegg, take the turnoff towards Fedli – (Gross Band) – Gschwänd. The ascent along the steep cliff is challenging, but so are the natural beauties and views! The higher you get, the more open the panorama becomes, and the Urner peaks with firn snow are within reach. Afterwards, follow the mountain path over alpine pastures to the “Eigeliswald” parking lot. The forest areas nearby are known as “Urwald Bödmeren.” You walk downhill along the Pragel road to the signpost in Fruttli. Here you switch to the north side of the Starzlen and thus reach the Plate Path, which crosses a historic mountain debris cone. Huge slabs invite you to linger, and rare orchids bloom by the path. Through Horgrasen, it goes back to the starting point Stalden. Read more - 4:58 h - 13.32 km - 931 m - 931 m - 663 m - 1,426 m - 763 m - - Start: Stalden - Destination: Stalden Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (35%) Trail (44%) Path (22%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Stalden - Fedli - Gross Band - Gschwänd - Eigeliswald - Plate Path - Stalden  Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Nature highlight Equipment Hiking shoes with good soles or high trekking boots, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly sticks. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Leave the highway at the Schwyz exit and follow the signs towards Muotathal / Stalden.  Read more **Parking**There are parking spaces in Stalden that can be used. Read more **Public transportation** Take the train to Schwyz and then the direct bus No. 1 to the Muotathal, Post stop. From there a short walk to the Muota schoolhouse. Read more Additional information A suitable blog post:  freizeitfreunde.ch/blogs/575 Read more Author Stefan Gwerder Organization Schwyzer Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Beautiful view over the Muotathal Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Excursion - Further sports - Excursion - Place of interest - Climbing - Tours 15.47 km - Hike 5.81 km - Walk 18.49 km - Hike Download GPX file - -