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title: "Zwischetmythen circular hike from Holzegg"
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description: "The Grosse Mythen offer more than just a summit hike: The circular hike around the Schwyz landmark promises fantastic views and wildlife observations. The hike starts after the ascent by the Holzegg aerial cableway from the mountain station \"Holzegg\" towards \"Zwischet Mythen.\" On the route from \"Günterigs\" towards \"Hasli,\" an extraordinary view of the mountains and lakes of Inner Schwyz opens up. The hike leads through the \"Mythenbann,\" the oldest game reserve area in Switzerland from 1492, where, depending on the season, wildlife such as chamois, eagles, and marmots can be seen. Mountain restaurants along the trail On the way between Holzegg and \"Zwischet Mythen,\" there are three mountain restaurants along the hiking trail: the Skihaus Holzegg, the Berggasthaus Holzegg, and the alpine hut Zwischet Mythen."
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Zwischetmythen circular hike from Holzegg
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- 5.49 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

**The scenic circular hike from Holzegg via the beautiful "Zwischet Mythen" back to the mountain station of the Holzegg aerial cableway in the Mythen region promises extraordinary views and wildlife observations.**

The Grosse Mythen offer more than just a summit hike: The circular hike around the Schwyz landmark promises fantastic views and wildlife observations. The hike starts after the ascent by the Holzegg aerial cableway from the mountain station "Holzegg" towards "Zwischet Mythen." On the route from "Günterigs" towards "Hasli," an extraordinary view of the mountains and lakes of Inner Schwyz opens up. The hike leads through the "Mythenbann," the oldest game reserve area in Switzerland from 1492, where, depending on the season, wildlife such as chamois, eagles, and marmots can be seen.

**Mountain restaurants along the trail**

On the way between Holzegg and "Zwischet Mythen," there are three mountain restaurants along the hiking trail: the Skihaus Holzegg, the Berggasthaus Holzegg, and the alpine hut Zwischet Mythen.

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- 2:10 h
- 5.49 km
- 407 m
- 407 m
- 1,083 m
- 1,439 m
- 356 m
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- Start: Holzegg
- Destination: Holzegg

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Pavements

Asphalt (1%)

Trail (37%)

Path (62%)

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suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Holzegg 1405 m above sea level - Zwischetmythen 1437 m above sea level - Günterigs 1122 m above sea level - Hasli 1115 m above sea level - Holzegg 1405 m above sea level.

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

Shoes with good grip or trekking boots, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**By private car from Einsiedeln about 15 minutes. Through Einsiedeln via Alpthal into Brunni, at the end of the road you reach the valley station of the Brunni-Holzegg aerial cableway.

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**Parking**A large parking lot (subject to fees) is available to you.

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**Public transportation**By bus from Einsiedeln station to Brunni-Alpthal. The bus stop is called Brunni valley station LBH. This is the last stop of this line.

 aerial cableway Brunni-Holzegg.

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Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

"Take home a fine alpine cheese as a souvenir from the restaurant "Zwischet Mythen."

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