Take time out in the tranquil natural surroundings of Illgau

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6.38 km long
round trip
Difficulty: medium
condition: easy
Winter hiking
  • 02:35 h
  • 380 m
  • 380 m
  • 1,114 m
  • 1,364 m
  • 250 m
  • 6.38 km
  • Start: Illgau-St.Karl aerial cableway upper terminus
  • Destination: Illgau-St.Karl aerial cableway upper terminus
The two high plateaus of St. Karl and Oberberg offer peaceful and strength-giving tranquillity. The route leads through delightful little coniferous forests, past rugged rock formations and alpine refuges.

The round walk starts above the picturesque mountain village of Illgau at St. Karl, considered a "place of power". A small aerial cableway takes winter walkers into the secluded landscape, which fills one with energy. With views of the Schwyz and Muota valleys and the ski slopes of the Stoos resort on the opposite flank of the valley, the route leads via Eseltritt to Ibergeregg. Although we're making good progress, we're slowing down at the same time. The deep silence is followed by lively activity at the family-friendly ski resort of Ibergeregg. After the climb here, the views of the Central Swiss mountains and the panorama are wonderfully energising. On the way back we're immersed in a quieter world in Grossenboden and return peacefully to St. Karl.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

St.Karl terminus - Oberberg - unteren Chaltenbrunnen - unter Altberg - Ibergeregg - Grossboden - car parks - unter Altberg - St.Karl terminus

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Dem wetter entsprechende Kleidung, gute Winterschuhe, Verpflegung.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car on the A4 to the Schwyz exit, then in the direction of Muotathal to the valley station of the cable car Ried-Illgau or by car in the direction of Muotathal until after the valley station of the funicular follow the signs to Illgau.
Parking is available at the valley station of the Ried-Illgau cable car. Parking is also available at the church in Illgau.
From Schwyz train station with bus line 501 to the stop Ried (Muotathal), cable car Illgau.

Then take the Illgau-Ried cable car to the village of Illgau. After a 5-minute walk, continue with the Illgau-Vorderoberberg aerial cableway to the starting point, Illgau - St. Karl aerial cableway mountain station.


Alternative: The Ibergeregg bus (line 505: Schwyz - Ibergeregg - Oberiberg or Oberiberg - Ibergeregg - Schwyz) will be running daily again in winter from December 2023!

Additional information

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus

Organization

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Aktuelle Informationen zur Schneelage unter www.mythenregion.ch.

Safety guidelines

Bitte folgen Sie den pinkfarbenen Wegweisern auf der Route.

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Take time out in the tranquil natural surroundings of Illgau
6434 Illgau