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on the October 10, 2022

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The 'must-do' extra loop on the Schwyz valley and summit tour. This spectacular ridge hike offering non-stop 360° panoramic views all the way to the viewing platform on the summit of the Fronalpstock is a unique experience. It can also be shortened by using the two chairlifts.

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Distance 4.5 km

1:48 h

282 m

303 m

1,927 m

1,731 m

A 10-minute walk from the mountain village of Stoos takes you to the lower terminus of the Klingenstock chairlift, which allows you to shorten the ascent to the Klingenstock. The footpath then leads via Stoos Hüttä and Holibrig to Metzg with its rustic alpine huts. Continue along the gravel road past the timber huts until a path forks off on the right: this leads to the summit of the Klingenstock via steep meadows.You then head towards Nollen via Rot Turm along a well-built path offering non-stop 360° panoramic views. Behind the Huserstock, a short, well-built and secured mountain path carved into the rock winds its way down to Furggeli. After the alpine hut in Furggeli, a short climb brings you to the highest restaurant in Canton Schwyz, where you can take the chairlift or walk back down to Stoos.

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.

Author

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Update: March 23, 2023

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1,927 m

Lowest point

1,731 m

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Forested/wild trail

0.7 km

Path

3.8 km

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Safety information

The route is exposed in places: keep to the footpaths.

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

Mountain station chair lift Klingenstock (1,927 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'694'178E 1'201'397N

46.956972, 8.675947

DMS

46°57'25.1"N 8°40'33.4"E

UTM

32T 475343 5200433

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Destination

Mountain station chair lift Fronalpstock

Turn-by-turn directions

Klingenstock 1935 m - Rot Turm 1852 m - Huser Stock 1904 m - Furggeli 1782 m - Fronalpstock 1922 m

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

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

SwissGrid

2'694'178E 1'201'397N

46.956972, 8.675947

DMS

46°57'25.1"N 8°40'33.4"E

UTM

32T 475343 5200433

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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:

To the Webshop

Equipment

Good hiking boots with good profile or trekking boots, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly sticks.

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Questions and answers

Question from Yan P · June 17, 2022 · Community

Answered by Helen Burri · June 17, 2022 · Community

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Petuni Glir

July 28, 2022 · Community

When did you do this route? July 24, 2022

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Анастасия Федорова

August 23, 2020 · Community

When did you do this route? August 23, 2020

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Hiudi Zemp

October 14, 2018 · Community

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

4.5 km

Duration

1:48 h

Ascent

282 m

Descent

303 m

Highest point

1,927 m

Lowest point

1,731 m

Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic Fauna Insider tip Summit route Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cableway ascent/descent Exposed sections Secured passages Ridge traverse

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