From Biel-Kinzig through the Chinzertal to Muotathal

Route description

The starting point is Biel-Kinzig high above the Schächental, where the Alphotel Biel-Kinzig stands right at the start. The only climb begins at once and gains around 429 metres by kilometre 3.0; the steepest passage is 30 per cent at kilometre 2.4.

Via Gadenstettli, the Vorderer Weissenboden and the Mättental the route reaches the highest point at kilometre 3.0 at 2,073 metres and there crosses into the Canton of Schwyz.

Then the long descent begins through the Chinzertal and the Hürital. The path crosses the Chinzerbach at kilometre 4.5 and the Wängibach at kilometre 7.2 and leads through the Laui. At kilometre 8.1 the Vordersten Hütten invite you to a break, shortly before the Grüen Boden.

After crossing the Hüribach and the Muota, the hike ends at kilometre 14.4 in Muotathal. The elevation range is 1,447 metres. Several sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear; the long descent is hard on the knees, and walking poles are a sensible aid. The tour can be walked from June to October.