Loop from the Holzegg over Zwüschetmythen
A compact loop at the foot of the Mythen: 5.5 kilometres from the Holzegg at 1,404 metres, with 449 metres of ascent and a descent to 1,082 metres. The way back regains the height in a single steep climb.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is the Holzegg, reached by cable car from Brunni in the Alptal. After a kilometre the path crosses the Tobelbach and drops to 1,082 metres, the lowest point of the loop.
From kilometre 2.6 the way back begins with 334 metres of ascent in a good kilometre. It is correspondingly steep: the steepest passage lies at kilometre 2.9 and reaches around 34 per cent.
At kilometre 3.7 the Zwüschetmythen saddle is reached, and shortly afterwards, at kilometre 3.8, the highest point at 1,439 metres. Via the Alpwirtschaft Zwüschet Mythen at kilometre 4.5 the loop closes back at the Holzegg.
Some sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear. The Berggasthaus Holzegg stands at the start and finish. The loop is recommended from May to October and crosses the municipal boundary from Alpthal into Schwyz.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport into the Alptal to Brunni and on by cable car to the Holzegg. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Berggasthaus Holzegg at the start and finish, and Alpwirtschaft Zwüschet Mythen at kilometre 4.5.
Best time of year
Recommended: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct