WanderWunder Schwyz: Through the Sägel-Schutt nature reserve
The traces of the Goldau landslide from 1806 are omnipresent in the lake landscape shaped by extensive reed meadows: the moist valley floor is strewn with huge boulders, some of which are covered with moss. In the cantonal nature reserve and forest reserve, a rich flora and fauna grow and thrive. Together, the various areas of the moorland give a wild, natural charm. This beauty quickly pushes the original disaster into the background.
The Goldseeli and the water lily pond invite you to linger romantically. Situated in the forest, they recall fairy-tale enchanted places. Some of the ponds in the area have wooden boardwalks to get a close look at the water lilies and natural shores. Families prefer the adventure playground for breaks. There are various barbecue areas available for grilling your own sausages.
- 1:10 h
- 4.45 km
- 13 m
- 64 m
- 456 m
- 520 m
- 64 m
- Start: Goldau station
- Destination: Lauerz church
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (19%)Asphalt (22%)Trail (59%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From Arth-Goldau station, the path is signposted. Shortly after the last residential houses, you enter the forest. After the Robinson playground, you reach the picturesque Goldseeli, while wooden sculptures line the path. As soon as you leave the forest again, the plain towards Lake Lauerz lies ahead, with the Mythen mountains rising in the background. Frogs croak at the water lily pond, then the path leads through a reed landscape up to Lauerz church. Hard to believe that in 1806, during the landslide, debris reached Lake Lauerz and caused a 20-meter-high flood wave. The stone witnesses are still there, but the landscape now radiates peace. The bus departs from Lauerz back to the starting point.
Tour information
Nature highlight
Refreshment stop
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereAccess via the A4. Exit Goldau.ParkingThere are several parking lots. Observe local signage.Public transportationBy train to Goldau station
Author
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- You can also start the hike in Lauerz and finish with a visit to the Goldau Nature and Animal Park.
