From Muotathal over the Pragel into the Klöntal
A classic pass crossing from Schwyz to Glarus: 19.8 kilometres from Muotathal at 611 metres over a 1,550-metre pass and across into the Klöntal. 1,049 metres of ascent, six and a half hours and three refreshment stops on the way.
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Route description
The starting point is the village of Muotathal, where the path crosses the Muota and shortly afterwards the Hofbach. Via Hinterthal, the entrance to the Hürital, Egg and Haselbach the route climbs in one long pull of 604 metres until kilometre 6.6. The steepest passage lies at kilometre 2.6 and reaches around 27 per cent.
After the Horgrasentobel and the Schafmatt, a second climb of 338 metres follows from kilometre 7.2. At kilometre 11.0 the Alpwirtschaft Pragelpasshöhe invites you to a break, and shortly afterwards, at kilometre 11.2, the highest point of the tour is reached at 1,550 metres.
On the Glarus side the path descends via the Vorder and Hinter Bärenloch into the Klöntal, crosses the Chlön at kilometre 11.9 and reaches the Gasthaus Richisau at kilometre 16.8. Via the Brüschbach and Eggliberg the hike ends at the Restaurant Plätz at 852 metres.
Some sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear, and the length of almost 20 kilometres calls for good fitness. As the start and finish are far apart, it is worth checking the return connections. The route can be walked from April to September.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Muotathal Dorf. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Alpwirtschaft Pragelpasshöhe at kilometre 11.0, Gasthaus Richisau at kilometre 16.8 and Restaurant Plätz at the finish.
Best time of year
Recommended: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep