Oberberg round walk - easy-going stroll in a peaceful setting
Snowshoeing
· Switzerland
The region around the pictureque village of Illgauis an insider tip for people who like being outdoors in winter in search of tranquility. The serene, gentle landscape makes this a good place to recharge your batteries.
easy
Distance 2.5 km
Illgau is away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes. And with the aerial cableway that takes you to St. Karl, you can finally immerse yourself in the winter wonderland. This easy-going round walk is ideal for landscape lovers and anyone looking for some 'me' time. With few ups and downs, the route is undemanding.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,255 m
Lowest point
1,150 m
Best time of year
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Start
Illgau-St.Karl aerial cableway, upper terminus (1,178 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'697'456E 1'206'235N
DD
47.000012, 8.720050
DMS
47°00'00.0"N 8°43'12.2"E
UTM
32T 478716 5205203
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Destination
Illgau-St.Karl aerial cableway, upper terminus
Turn-by-turn directions
St. Karl upper terminus - Oberberg - obere Zimmerstalden - St. Karl upper terminus
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Train to Schwyz then bus no.1 to the lower terminus of the Stoosbahn funicular. Then up to car-free Stoos.Getting there
Leave the motorway at "Schwyz" and follow the signs for Stoos/Muotathal.Parking
1 to 5 hrs. CHF 3.-
5 to 9 hrs. CHF 5.-
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'697'456E 1'206'235N
DD
47.000012, 8.720050
DMS
47°00'00.0"N 8°43'12.2"E
UTM
32T 478716 5205203
w3w
///glorious.joyously.flaking
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
107 m
Descent
105 m
Highest point
1,255 m
Lowest point
1,150 m
Morning
Afternoon
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Highest point
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