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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz
Alpthal

Rocky trail on the Grosser Mythen – Grosser Mythen Hut loop from Grosser Mythen

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Schwyz
Alpthal

Rocky trail on the Grosser Mythen – Grosser Mythen Hut loop from Grosser Mythen

Hard

5.0

(1)

23

hikers

Rocky trail on the Grosser Mythen – Grosser Mythen Hut loop from Grosser Mythen

02:28

3.81km

420m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 15, 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 396 m for 3.02 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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542 m

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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619 m

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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3

974 m

The climb is quite steep and requires surefootedness, but is rewarded with a unique view.

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1.29 km

Steinbänkli Viewpoint

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Rest on Steinbänkli (stone bank) at Kehre 29

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1.82 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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1.86 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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1.86 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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1.90 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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3.81 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.66 km

131 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

28°C

14°C

13 %

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