Stage: Illgau - Muotathal | Schwyz valley & summit tour

1:46 h
5.85 km
145 m
315 m
598 m
881 m
283 m
Start: Illgau
Destination: Muotathal

From Illgau a steep path leads you down to the rustic village of Muotathal. The "old Chiläwäg" was repaired by retired hikers a few years ago and offers a special hiking experience. The path leads through a wild romantic forest and past a waterfall. And at the very end, on the Muota dam, a pack of huskies is waiting to be stroked at the Husky Lodge cabin hotel.

In the idyllic mountain village of Illgau at 800 m above sea level, a signpost above the village centre shows you the path towards Muotathal. Behind the gravel dump you first climb a slope, then the path leads you steeply downhill through a wildly romantic forest past a magnificent waterfall. At the bottom of the valley in the Tristel, near the Vita Parcours on the banks of the Muota, a generously laid out fireplace awaits you. Entering the valley along the Muota river, you will reach the village of Muotathal 610 m above sea level in a short time. About 45 minutes further on, you will find the accommodation Hüttenhotel Husky-Lodge on the beautiful Muota dam.Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

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Directions

Illgau 800 m - Tristel - Muotathal 610 m

Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Hiking boots with a good profile or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

From Schwyz you drive in the direction of Muotathal. After Schlattli turn left to Illgau and in a few minutes you will reach Illgau.

Free public parking spaces are located below the church.

Shortcut by train and bus

Upon presentation of your personal Schwyzer Tal- und Gipfeltour Tourpass, you will receive a 20% discount on single rides on the mountain railways (cannot be cumulated with other discounts)

Ried-Illgau aerial cableway

Illgau-Ried followed by the bus Ried - Muotathal / time saving approx. 1h 45min

Additional information

Here to the Schwyz valley & summit tour.

Author

Schwyz Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

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