Grosser Mythen Hut – Holzegg Mountain Inn loop from Schwyz

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Grosser Mythen Hut – Holzegg Mountain Inn loop from Schwyz

Hard

5.0

(5)

hikers

Grosser Mythen Hut – Holzegg Mountain Inn loop from Schwyz

04:27

10.4km

620m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.71 km for 3.02 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

Stägleren

Viewpoint

3.85 km

Mythenweg 47 Switchbacks

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The path leads upwards in numbered bends and cannot be missed, rocks and flowers alternate on the Mythenweg. The altitude meters are also noted at regular intervals. At turn number …

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3.93 km

Roughened limestone on Mythen Trail

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Limestone with the chisel worked against falling danger.

Often committed limestone becomes very smooth on the surface. If this limestone is undressed and wet, it feels like you're going to use soft soap.

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4.60 km

Steinbänkli Viewpoint

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Super nice rest area.

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4.98 km

Near the summit of Grosser Mythen

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Beautiful view. Great way. However, many people and even more who hike little or never.

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5.13 km

Grosser Mythen Hut

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In summer, from around May, the hut on the Grosser Mythen is open. In addition to refreshing drinks, you will also be provided with good food here. The legendary Mythen …

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5.17 km

Mythenhaus Summit Hut

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Next to the sales counter there is also a donation box for the way up, it is in very good condition, a small donation is welcome here.
From the summit, …

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5.21 km

View of Lake Lauerz

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View from the great Mythen on the Lauerzersee (1), Lauerz (2) is on the left since, in the background of the somewhat pyramid-shaped Rigi (3) can be seen.

(1) schweizersee.ch/lauerzersee
(2) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauerz
(3) rigi.ch Video:

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7.00 km

Holzegg Mountain Inn

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A cable car takes you up to the Holzegg (1,405 metres), where there is a mountain inn that is popular with hikers. The steep mountain path to the Grosser Mythen begins at the Holzegg.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

3.66 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.42 km

3.66 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

October 9, 2021,Grosser Mythen mit Sonnenaufgang, ab Ibergeregg

Caution! The indication of the march time is incorrect, the cell phone sometimes had no connection.
The walking time is approx. 5/4 hours longer.

From the schnapps from 2 weeks ago, we hiked an increase here.
We marched off at 4.30 a.m. at the top of the Ibergeregg pass. First it was a leisurely walk along the Alpstrasse to Holzegg, …

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November 10, 2024,Zum Sonnenaufgang🌞auf den Grossen Mythen(1899 m ü. M)T3 🏞🥾👌🤗

As the saying goes... "The early bird catches the worm"🤣
I started at 5.30 on the Ibergeregg🌚🥾with the goal of seeing the sunrise on the big Mythen. Arrived at the top at 7.00💪...and what can I say...It was just beautiful😊🤗🏞...The view from above is breathtaking⛰️🧭Starting with a headlamp and walking into the day...just beautiful...and I would do it again and …

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