Stoos ridge hike
The hike is classified according to the difficulty level T3 of the SAC scale. For the walk, good hiking equipment, surefootedness, shoes with non-slip soles and good physical condition are strongly recommended. The trail is secured with chains from about the beginning of June (as soon as there is no more snow) until about the beginning of November. As long as there is snow, we advise against this hike for safety reasons.
Author’s recommendation
Frönelis playground & petting zoo on the Fronalpstock.
The ridge hiking trail is also suitable for families. Here to a blog from a guest.

Track types
Rest stops
Stoos LodgeFronalpstock | Hotel & Restaurant
Safety information
The hike is classified according to the difficulty level T3 of the SAC scale. For the walk, good hiking equipment, surefootedness, shoes with non-slip soles and good physical condition are strongly recommended. The trail is secured with chains from about the beginning of June (as soon as there is no more snow) until about the beginning of November. As long as there is snow, we advise against this hike for safety reasons.Tips and hints
An association takes care of the maintenance and the associated security on the way. Sprightly seniors work on an honorary basis with the goal that the way is accessible also for families and seniors. The association is mainly financed by donations. More information can be found in the brochure here.
Stoosbahnen AG: 041 818 08 08
The Klingenstock lift operates weather permitting; the Fronalpstock lift operates daily in the high season and at weekends (weather permitting) in the low season.
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
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.By road
If driving, take the A4 to the Schwyz exit, then follow the signs for Muotathal as far as the lower terminus of the large Schwyz-Stoos funicular railway; alternatively, turn onto Morschacherstrasse (at Wolfsprung), then follow the signs to Morschach and continue to the lower terminus of the small Morschach-Stoos aerial cableway.Parking
Parking is available at the lower termini of the Schwyz-Stoos funicular and Morschach-Stoos aerial cableway.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
At the stations from the Stoos railways there are free brochures with information to the Ridge Hiking Trail Stoos:
Adventure Map Stoos, Hiking Map Stoos-Muotatal, Brochure Ridge Hiking Trail Stoos
Author’s map recommendations
In the Regio Shop at the railway station from the funicular, you can buy a Hiking Map from Schwyz:
Equipment
Good hiking boots with good profile or trekking boots, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly sticks.Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
- 18 Waypoints
- 18 Waypoints
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