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Chruteren cross-country ski trail

Cross-country skiing · Canton of Schwyz
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  • Langlaufloipe Chruteren
    Langlaufloipe Chruteren
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m 1350 1300 1250 6 5 4 3 2 1 km Bergstation Standseilbahn Schwyz-Stoos Bergstation Standseilbahn Schwyz-Stoos
Sporty cross-country skiers choose the more demanding Chruteren cross-country ski run on the Stoos.
Skating, Classic
moderate
Distance 7 km
2:20 h
218 m
218 m
1,360 m
1,272 m

It starts near the village and leads through the idyllic winter landscape, through forest sections and past alpine huts.

The Chruteren track owes its attribute of "difficult" to the curves, downhill runs and a crisp ascent. The track, which is groomed for classic and skating, starts at 1300 metres and is therefore mostly above the fog line. The start is at the top station of the Maggiweid ski lift. It leads out into the quiet landscape, where the occasional fir trees watch you silently and the walkers greet you friendly. On the way to Bawangli you can see the Muotathal mountain world, a little further down at the rope pole you can see the village of Muotathal and on the way back you can see the Grosse Mythen as a fixed point on the horizon. Back in the village of Stoos, cosy pubs invite you to linger before taking the funicular back to the Schwyz basin. The trail can be used free of charge.

Author’s recommendation

Cosy pubs in the mountain village of Stoos.
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Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus / Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
Update: January 25, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,360 m
Lowest point
1,272 m
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 85.42%Path 0.04%Unknown 14.52%
Forested/wild trail
5.9 km
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Rest stops

Wellness Hotel Stoos
Berghotel Restaurant Stoos Hüttä

Tips and hints

More about cross-country skiing on the Stoos here.

Start

Maggiweid mountain station (1,335 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'693'578E 1'203'587N
DD
46.976757, 8.668521
DMS
46°58'36.3"N 8°40'06.7"E
UTM
32T 474788 5202634
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Destination

Maggiweid mountain station

Turn-by-turn directions

From the top station of the funicular follow the signs to the top station Maggiweid.From there, follow the signs to "Cross-country skiing trail Chruteren".

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train to Schwyz-Seewen station, then by bus to the valley station of the large Schwyz-Stoos cable car (line 1 Schwyz - Muotathal) or by train to SBB Brunnen station, then by bus to the valley station of the small Morschach-Stoos cable car.

Getting there

By car on the A4 to the Schwyz exit, then in the direction of Muotathal to the valley station of the large Schwyz-Stoos funicular or by car turn onto Morschacherstrasse (at Wolfsprung), then follow the signs to Morschach and continue to the valley station of the small Morschach-Stoos aerial cableway.

Parking

Parking is available at the valley station of the Schwyz-Stoos funicular and the Morschach-Stoos aerial cableway.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'693'578E 1'203'587N
DD
46.976757, 8.668521
DMS
46°58'36.3"N 8°40'06.7"E
UTM
32T 474788 5202634
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

An den Stationen der Stoosbahnen sind kostenlose Prospekte mit Informationen zu den Loipen vorhanden.

Pistenplan Stoos, Winterprospekt Region Stoos-Muotatal

Equipment

cross-country skiing equipment, clothing adapted to weather conditions

Questions and answers

Question from Cristina Antonini · March 02, 2023 · Community
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Answered by Bianca Gwerder · March 02, 2023 · Community
Question from Ayse Alantar · December 27, 2022 · Community
Is this cross-country trail for skating open at the moment ? date: 27.12.2022
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cross-country skiing technique
Skating, Classic
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7 km
Duration
2:20 h
Ascent
218 m
Descent
218 m
Highest point
1,360 m
Lowest point
1,272 m
Public-transport-friendly Classic Skating Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent

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