recommended route
Goldau Bergsturzspur (landslide trail)
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Der Weg verläuft oft im Wald.Photo: Manuela Gili, Schwyz Tourismus
Goldau - Gribsch - Goldau
A varied tour through the Goldau landslide area with the village of Goldau and its nature and animal park, with a view of Lake Lauerz and the famous wealth of orchids.
moderate
Distance 8.6 km
3:15 h
613 m
613 m
1,048 m
504 m
The "Goldau Bergsturzspur" on Mount Rossberg is closely linked to the fateful 2nd September 1806, when gigantic masses of rock slid down the slopes of Rossberg on a layer of clay and marl and buried 102 houses from the hamlets of Röthen and Goldau. 457 people died. Today the area of the Goldau landslide is a cantonal plant protection reserve. Thus, in the gigantic landslide area plants were given a chance to develop that cannot thrive in the usual forest landscape. This includes rare orchid species such as the lady's slipper. A hike is especially beautiful in early summer, when the orchids are in bloom.
On the way on the debris cone you will meet again and again witnesses of the landslide: huge nailfluh blocks. The first section of the hike, i.e. the stretch from the railway station to the Spitzibüel height, follows the route of the Schwyzer Höhenweg.
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Author’s recommendation
Before the descent, we recommend to make an additional loop on the orchid trail, which is signposted with green boards. But be careful, the orchid trail is technically demanding.
Author
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Update: January 25, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,048 m
Lowest point
504 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Asphalt
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
2.8 km
Path
2.7 km
Road
2.7 km
Rest stops
Restaurant GotthardStart
Railwaystation Goldau (506 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'684'451E 1'211'506N
DD
47.049205, 8.550053
DMS
47°02'57.1"N 8°33'00.2"E
UTM
32T 465823 5210730
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Destination
Railwaystation Goldau
Turn-by-turn directions
Goldau railway station (506 m) - Gribsch (906 m) - Goldau railway station (506 m)
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train or bus to the railway station Arth-Goldau.Getting there
Use motorway A4. Exit Goldau.Parking
There are several parking lots. Follow the signs on site.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'684'451E 1'211'506N
DD
47.049205, 8.550053
DMS
47°02'57.1"N 8°33'00.2"E
UTM
32T 465823 5210730
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Equipment
Hiking shoes with a good profile or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink and possibly sticks.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.6 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
613 m
Descent
613 m
Highest point
1,048 m
Lowest point
504 m
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Maps and trails
- 5 Waypoints
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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