View of Fallenflue – Root path by the cliff loop from Schwyz

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View of Fallenflue – Root path by the cliff loop from Schwyz

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View of Fallenflue – Root path by the cliff loop from Schwyz

02:33

8.25km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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388 m

Gasthaus Oberberg

Highlight • Restaurant

Very friendly mountain restaurant with a beautiful sun terrace (amazing view!) and a good selection. When I visited, there were only a few guests, the service was lightning fast and super friendly.

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1.17 km

St. Karl Forest Playground

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There is a lot for children to discover and experience here: a witch's house and witch's path, a pinecone racetrack, a cable car, and other attractions, combined with a barbecue area.

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3.31 km

View of Fallenflue

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From the Fallenflue 1,185 meters above sea level you have a great view of the Grossen and Kleinen Mythen and the Schwyz basin

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4.13 km

View of the Schwyz Valley

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Is this the dreaded eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings?

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4.86 km

Root path by the cliff

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Beautiful root trail right on the edge of the Flue
Partly secured with ropes to the edge, because it goes down really quickly here - but never really dangerous and …

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7.25 km

Forest Trail in Schwyz

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8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

2.91 km

651 m

318 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.27 km

1.51 km

1.01 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (1,020 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Gasthaus Oberberg - Fallenfluh - Oberberg St Karl - Gasthaus Oberberg

From the Oberberg restaurant car park to the St. Karl mountain station and then on, the hiking trail leads via Gründel into the Fallenflue forest. On a partially mystical path, we come to the Bildstöckli at point 1168. Continuing through the forest, we reach the beautiful Chänzeli lookout point. The breathtaking view of the Grosser Mythen, Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug …

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