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Stage 2
Tell Trail stage 2: Muotathal - Brunnen
Hiking Trail
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Aussicht vom FronalpstockPhoto: Caroline Pirskanen, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
The second stage of the Tell Trail leads from the Muotathal valley to the mountain village of Stoos. Then it's a ridge walk from the Klingenstock to the Fronalpstock, over the Schwyzerhöhe to Brunnen.
moderate
Distance 27.9 km
5:00 h
398 m
817 m
1,927 m
435 m
The second stage of the Tell Trail follows the well-known Witzwanderweg path from the Muoatathal valley then by funicular to the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The short walk to the chairlift terminus is followed by a ridge walk from the Klingenstock to the Fronalpstock. Take the chairlift and cable car or descend on foot down to Schwyzerhöhe and via Morschach forest to Brunnen and the lake.
Walking time: approx. 5 hours | Distance: 16 km (not including cableways, etc.) | Total elevation gain: 398 m (including cableways, etc.: 1,731 m) | Total elevation loss: 915 m (including cableways, etc.: 1,922 m).
Author
Laila Bosco
Update: January 23, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,927 m
Lowest point
435 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
5.6 km
Dirt road
0.7 km
Forested/wild trail
3.5 km
Path
9.8 km
Road
0.4 km
Lift/cableway
7.8 km
Rest stops
Restaurant SonneRegio Shop - Café - Kiosk
Gasthaus Balmberg mit Mosi-Bar
Berghotel Stooshüttä
Fronalpstock | Hotel & Restaurant
Alpwirtschaft Laui
Seminar- und Wellnesshotel Stoos
Ferienhof Rüti und Camping
Hotel Restaurant Mattli Antoniushaus
Wildi's Dorfcafé
Ristorante - Pizzeria Buongustaio
Swiss Holiday Park
Restaurant Hirschen
Axenstein
Safety information
T3: demanding mountain hiking.
• Good surefootedness
• Average navigation skills
• Elementary alpine experience
Tips and hints
This stage is part of the long-distance Tell Trail, which runs through the whole of Central Switzerland in eight stages.
Further information on the Tell Trail: www.luzern.com/telltrail
Start
Muotathal - "Hintere Brücke" bus stop (626 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'701'510E 1'203'269N
DD
46.972732, 8.772677
DMS
46°58'21.8"N 8°46'21.6"E
UTM
32T 482708 5202159
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Destination
Brunnen, landing stage
Turn-by-turn directions
Start with a leisurely hike along the wild Muota to Schlattli and the terminus of the Schwyz-Stoos funicular railway. The steepest funicular in the world takes you to spectacular heights and the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The subsequent ridge hike from the Klingenstock to the Fronalpstock is a classic with superb views and a thrilling panorama encompassing turquoise-blue Lake Lucerne and 10 other Swiss lakes. The trail continues from the Schwyzerhöhe to Brunnen, bringing the day to an idyllic end.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'701'510E 1'203'269N
DD
46.972732, 8.772677
DMS
46°58'21.8"N 8°46'21.6"E
UTM
32T 482708 5202159
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
27.9 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
398 m
Descent
817 m
Highest point
1,927 m
Lowest point
435 m
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