Take time out in the tranquil natural surroundings of Illgau
The two high plateaus of St. Karl and Oberberg offer peaceful and strength-giving tranquillity. The route leads through delightful little coniferous forests, past rugged rock formations and alpine refuges.
moderate
Distance 6.4 km
The round walk starts above the picturesque mountain village of Illgau at St. Karl, considered a "place of power". A small aerial cableway takes winter walkers into the secluded landscape, which fills one with energy. With views of the Schwyz and Muota valleys and the ski slopes of the Stoos resort on the opposite flank of the valley, the route leads via Eseltritt to Ibergeregg. Although we're making good progress, we're slowing down at the same time. The deep silence is followed by lively activity at the family-friendly ski resort of Ibergeregg. After the climb here, the views of the Central Swiss mountains and the panorama are wonderfully energising. On the way back we're immersed in a quieter world in Grossenboden and return peacefully to St. Karl.
Author’s recommendation
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,364 m
Lowest point
1,114 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.7 km
Forested/wild trail
1.5 km
Path
0.8 km
Unknown
3.3 km
Rest stops
Gasthaus OberbergSafety information
Tips and hints
Start
Illgau-St.Karl aerial cableway upper terminus (1,178 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'697'363E 1'206'376N
DD
47.001300, 8.718853
DMS
47°00'04.7"N 8°43'07.9"E
UTM
32T 478626 5205347
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Destination
Illgau-St.Karl aerial cableway upper terminus
Turn-by-turn directions
St.Karl terminus - Oberberg - unteren Chaltenbrunnen - unter Altberg - Ibergeregg - Grossboden - car parks - unter Altberg - St.Karl terminus
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'697'363E 1'206'376N
DD
47.001300, 8.718853
DMS
47°00'04.7"N 8°43'07.9"E
UTM
32T 478626 5205347
w3w
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Equipment
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.4 km
Duration
2:35 h
Ascent
380 m
Descent
380 m
Highest point
1,364 m
Lowest point
1,114 m
Morning
Afternoon
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Maps and trails
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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