--- title: "WanderWunder Schwyz: old village part Wyl \"is Sunnähalb ufä\"" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/wanderwunder-schwyz-old-village-part-wyl-is-sunnaehalb-ufae" description: "From the village part Wyl, follow the hiking trail along the south side of the Muota. Past the historic St. Joseph monastery, the path leads you to the \"Gampälistäg,\" which takes you to the other side of the Muota. You stay on this side of the Muota and then follow the road towards Stalden / Pragel. Shortly before the bridge over the wild Teufbach, leave the sidewalk and follow the gravel road uphill. A bench at the edge of the forest invites you to rest before you slowly walk back towards the village along the asphalt road. The south slope is called \"Sonnenhalb\" for a reason and is often used as a walking path. From the hamlet Hoftrog with its well-kept Schwyz farmhouses, the path leads back along the road to Wyl. Don't forget to take a look inside the culturally valuable Baroque church of St. Sigismund before relaxing with cake and coffee." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3769798/5edd0b72732f68dde8155f293579c1bd64598e1f079c8063cd1d4cc19a8c4a14/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share WanderWunder Schwyz: old village part Wyl "is Sunnähalb ufä" ============================================================ - Tip - 4.62 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Walk Along the wild waters of the Muota to scattered farms and past culturally and historically valuable buildings back to the starting point in Wyl. From the village part Wyl, follow the hiking trail along the south side of the Muota. Past the historic St. Joseph monastery, the path leads you to the "Gampälistäg," which takes you to the other side of the Muota. You stay on this side of the Muota and then follow the road towards Stalden / Pragel. Shortly before the bridge over the wild Teufbach, leave the sidewalk and follow the gravel road uphill. A bench at the edge of the forest invites you to rest before you slowly walk back towards the village along the asphalt road. The south slope is called "Sonnenhalb" for a reason and is often used as a walking path. From the hamlet Hoftrog with its well-kept Schwyz farmhouses, the path leads back along the road to Wyl. Don't forget to take a look inside the culturally valuable Baroque church of St. Sigismund before relaxing with cake and coffee. Read more - 1:20 h - 4.62 km - 143 m - 143 m - 610 m - 753 m - 143 m - - Start: Muota schoolhouse - Destination: Muota schoolhouse Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (24%) Asphalt (68%) Path (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Muota schoolhouse - "Gampelistäg" - Teufbach - Hoftrog - Wyl - Muota schoolhouse Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment Good hiking boots with a good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Leave the highway at the Schwyz exit and follow the signs towards Muotathal. Read more **Parking**There is a large parking lot at the Muota schoolhouse that can be used free of charge. Read more **Public transportation**Take the train to Schwyz and then the direct bus No. 1 to the Muotathal, Post bus stop. From there a short walk to the Muota schoolhouse. Read more Additional information Various specialties are offered in Muotathal. The valley is famous for its alpine cheese (available in various village shops). Read more Author Stefan Gwerder Organization Schwyzer Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Franciscan Monastery Franz Josef - Suworow Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Excursion - Place of interest - Climbing - Tours 5.81 km - Walk 0.52 km - Walk Download GPX file - -