Snowshoe trekking
Ober-Altberg-Schneeschuhtrail
Illgau, St. Karl–Ober Altberg–Illgau, St. Karl
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Ober-Altberg-Schneeschuhtrail
Illgau, St. Karl–Ober Altberg–Illgau, St. Karl
On the sun terrace above Illgau, not far from the cantonal capital of Schwyz, lies a charming landscape of gently rolling hills. The special tranquillity of this area makes it very popular with snowshoe hikers and nature lovers.
After an ascent on the Illgau-Ried and Illgau-St. Karl cable cars, visitors will find an unspoilt winter landscape far from traffic, noise and the bustle of winter sports. Here, above the small village of Illgau with its 790 inhabitants, is where the circular tour begins.
The beauty of the landscape is matched by the ease of the ascent via Federenberg to the highest point, the Sternenegg. With no more altitude to overcome, the view of Muotathal, the Uri mountains, Lake Lucerne and the Mythen is particularly enjoyable.
Like the ascent, the return to the starting point alternates between open terrain and forest sections as the trail runs past cosy Alpine huts. The descent via Ober Altberg und Oberberg is also gentle thanks to the nature of the landscape. Now the hike is over, it's time to take one last deep breath before riding the nostalgic-looking cable cars back down into the valley.
The beauty of the landscape is matched by the ease of the ascent via Federenberg to the highest point, the Sternenegg. With no more altitude to overcome, the view of Muotathal, the Uri mountains, Lake Lucerne and the Mythen is particularly enjoyable.
Like the ascent, the return to the starting point alternates between open terrain and forest sections as the trail runs past cosy Alpine huts. The descent via Ober Altberg und Oberberg is also gentle thanks to the nature of the landscape. Now the hike is over, it's time to take one last deep breath before riding the nostalgic-looking cable cars back down into the valley.
On the sun terrace above Illgau, not far from the cantonal capital of Schwyz, lies a charming landscape of gently rolling hills. The special tranquillity of this area makes it very popular with snowshoe hikers and nature lovers.
After an ascent on the Illgau-Ried and Illgau-St. Karl cable cars, visitors will find an unspoilt winter landscape far from traffic, noise and the bustle of winter sports. Here, above the small village of Illgau with its 790 inhabitants, is where the circular tour begins.
The beauty of the landscape is matched by the ease of the ascent via Federenberg to the highest point, the Sternenegg. With no more altitude to overcome, the view of Muotathal, the Uri mountains, Lake Lucerne and the Mythen is particularly enjoyable.
Like the ascent, the return to the starting point alternates between open terrain and forest sections as the trail runs past cosy Alpine huts. The descent via Ober Altberg und Oberberg is also gentle thanks to the nature of the landscape. Now the hike is over, it's time to take one last deep breath before riding the nostalgic-looking cable cars back down into the valley.
The beauty of the landscape is matched by the ease of the ascent via Federenberg to the highest point, the Sternenegg. With no more altitude to overcome, the view of Muotathal, the Uri mountains, Lake Lucerne and the Mythen is particularly enjoyable.
Like the ascent, the return to the starting point alternates between open terrain and forest sections as the trail runs past cosy Alpine huts. The descent via Ober Altberg und Oberberg is also gentle thanks to the nature of the landscape. Now the hike is over, it's time to take one last deep breath before riding the nostalgic-looking cable cars back down into the valley.
Length | Number of stages
9 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
560 m | 560 m
Hiking time
4 h 45 min
Fitness level
difficult
Arrival | return travel
Season
Winter season
The winter season is usually from December to the end of March.
Signalization
Routing
Due to snow conditions, the locally signposted route may differ from that shown on the SwitzerlandMobility web map. If in doubt, follow the local signs.
Direction of the signposting
The route is only signposted in counterclockwise direction.
Hints
Snowshoe hire
Snowshoes can be hired in the following places: Intersport Meli, Schwyz / Bike + Climb up, Seewen.
www.bikeandclimbup.ch
Hint
There are no parking spaces available in the St. Karl area. There are sufficient parking spaces in the village of Illgau or on the Ibergeregg.
Contact
Mythenregion AG
Rickenbachstrasse 163
6431 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 819 70 00
info@mythenregion.ch
www.mythenregion.ch
Rickenbachstrasse 163
6431 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 819 70 00
info@mythenregion.ch
www.mythenregion.ch
