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Grosser Mythen Hut – Mythenhaus Summit Hut loop from Schwyz

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Grosser Mythen Hut – Mythenhaus Summit Hut loop from Schwyz

Hard

5.0

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Grosser Mythen Hut – Mythenhaus Summit Hut 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: April 16, 2026

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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

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

Stägleren

Viewpoint

3.35 km

Holzegg

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From the Holzegg you are only 42 bends away from the summit of the Great Mythen. You overcome almost 500 Hm.

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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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Rest on Steinbänkli (stone bank) at Kehre 29

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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

View of Alpthal

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Look into the Alpthal from the myths, in the background Einsiedeln can be seen.

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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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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)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Grosser Mythen Hut – Mythenhaus Summit Hut loop from Schwyz

Holzegg

Mythenweg 47 Switchbacks

Roughened limestone on Mythen Trail

Steinbänkli Viewpoint

Grosser Mythen Hut

View of Alpthal

Mythenhaus Summit Hut

View of Lake Lauerz

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