Great Mythen - the landmark of Schwyz
The Big Mythen has an alpine character, yet the mountain can be easily climbed. The reward of the hike is a sensational panoramic view with tens of hundreds of mountain peaks.
moderate
Distance 3 km
The Big Mythen towers majestically over the town of Schwyz. The Rotenflue cable car takes you from Rickenbach/Schwyz to the starting point: the Rotenflue. The stretch up to Holzegg at the foot of the Big Mythen is a leisurely warm-up. This is the start of the Mythen mountain trail. Therefore the place is ideal for a last rest (fireplace, restaurant Holzegg). The ascent to the Big Mythen is relatively steep and should be tackled with good footwear. Caution is advised in wet weather. The slippery stones can be very dangerous. The ascent opens up a wonderful panoramic view. Once you reach the summit, all your efforts are forgotten. A breathtaking panoramic view of the mountain peaks of the Alps, the valley basin of Schwyz, the lakes of Central Switzerland and the vastness of the Mittelland will leave you amazed. Between April and November, the summit restaurant is open daily in good weather (when the Swiss flag is raised).
Author’s recommendation
A unique experience is the sunrise on the Grossen Mythen.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
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Highest point
1,890 m
Lowest point
1,403 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
0.6 km
Secured trail
0.1 km
Unknown
0.9 km
Rest stops
Bergrestaurant GipfelstubliSkihaus Holzegg
Berggasthaus Holzegg
Mythenhaus
Safety information
Tips and hints
Start
Rotenflue (1,571 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'696'125E 1'208'554N
DD
47.021063, 8.703050
DMS
47°01'15.8"N 8°42'11.0"E
UTM
32T 477433 5207547
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Destination
Grosser Mythen
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Public transport
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Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'696'125E 1'208'554N
DD
47.021063, 8.703050
DMS
47°01'15.8"N 8°42'11.0"E
UTM
32T 477433 5207547
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3 km
Duration
1:24 h
Ascent
487 m
Descent
169 m
Highest point
1,890 m
Lowest point
1,403 m
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Maps and trails
- 7 Waypoints
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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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