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Path of Creation

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  • Creation route idyllic farm on the way to Muotathal
    Creation route idyllic farm on the way to Muotathal
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    The Path of Creation is a three-part spiritual hiking trail that leads through a landscape as beautiful as it is varied, always encouraging new sights and wonder, and connecting with the created environment. Along the way, oak pillars with reflective and inspiring texts by Jacqueline Keune stand. Being on the way thus means more than just movement.
    difficult
    Distance 43.8 km
    15:56 h
    2,278 m
    2,278 m
    1,622 m
    538 m

    Part 1a:

    From Morschach-Mattli the path rises about 100 meters to Schwyzerhöchi, then gently descends to Oberschönenbuch. Hikers then follow the flat natural road to Schlattli (Pt. 569) and climb up on the opposite side of the valley to Uf Ibrig. After the ascent, there is a pleasant intermediate section along Ober Gibel. Over the marsh area Chaisten, the mountain path reaches Handgruebi, where the last part leads over the Gründel to the stage end St. Karl (Pt. 1165).

    Part 1b:

    From the Hildegard Hotel St. Karl at 1165 meters above sea level, the mountain path steadily descends on the sunny south slope towards Illgau and from there down the old Fluh path into the valley of the Muota (Pt. 582). After a short sidewalk section, the path turns towards Wigetli/Tristel and follows the rushing Muota to the Wil district. From afar, the stage destination Monastery St. Josef is already visible. 

     

    Part 2:

    The hiking and mountain paths of the third stage are well developed and almost never lead over paved roads. It goes over extensive alpine pastures, through shady forest areas, wonderful flower meadows, or impressive valley crossings.

    From Monastery St. Josef, the hiking trail follows the Muota to Hinterthal and from there up the deep gorge of the Hüribach to Stali (Pt. 907). A short section downhill and then the forest road turns left towards Frutt and further to Goldplangg. The following mountain path over Wannentritt and various Stoos alp pastures brings hikers to the winter and health resort Stoos. From there, the path continues on the old road to Morschach, where the stage destination Antoniushaus Mattli awaits.

    Author’s recommendation

    Antoniushaus Mattli, Morschach Antoniushaus Mattli 

    Hildegardhotel St. Karl Hildegardhotel

    Detour below Geissbützen to Alp Tröligen, the largest alpine cheese dairy on Stoos (with catering and shopping possibilities). 

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    Highest point
    1,622 m
    Lowest point
    538 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 29.47%Dirt road 9.40%Forested/wild trail 35.65%Path 23.48%Road 1.97%
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    12.9 km
    Dirt road
    4.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    15.6 km
    Path
    10.3 km
    Road
    865 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Mattli Antoniushaus
    Restaurant Aufiberg
    Berggasthaus Hand
    Restaurant Sigristenhaus
    Restaurant Skihouse Ibach
    Seminar and wellness hotel Stoos

    Roadbook

    The route starts at Antoniushaus Mattli, over Laui, Dägenbalm, Trümlen to Schwyzerhöchi, descent to Oberschönenbuch, then towards Schlattli, ascent to Uf Ibrig (Aufiberg). Further over Blätzli, Halten, Chaisten to Handgruobi (Hand), over Gründel to the intermediate stage goal St. Karl. Descent over Wart to Illgau, at the village end descent to the valley floor at Sand, over Boden to Will and Muotathal.

    From Monastery St. Josef, the hiking trail follows the Muota to Hinterthal, then towards Frutt, Grindsblacken, Suterlis Hut, Föhnen Hut. There keep right towards Uf den Gütschen, then through Goldplangg to Wannentritt. Over Laubgarten to Geissbützen, Rinderchruteren, Brunnerboden to the village Stoos. In the village to the mountain station of the Morschach-Stoos cable car, right of it into the forest and over the old Stoos road (Stooswald) to Nägelisgärtli. Over Dägenbalm to the stage destination Mattli.

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    Illgau Tourist Office
    Restaurant Sigristenhaus
    Wannentritt
    Restaurant Skihouse Ibach
    Seminar and wellness hotel Stoos

    Public transport

    By SBB to Brunnen station SBB timetable

    Auto AG Schwyz line 2 Schwyz-Brunnen with line 4 from Brunnen to Morschach AAGS timetable

    Directions

    By car on the A4 to the Mositunnel exit, then turnoffs to Morschach.

    Parking

    Parking options in the village (paid).

    Coordinates

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    2'689'535E 1'203'598N
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    46.977411, 8.615390
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    46°58'38.7"N 8°36'55.4"E
    UTM
    32T 470747 5202725
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    Equipment

    Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Distance
    43.8 km
    Duration
    15:56 h
    Ascent
    2,278 m
    Descent
    2,278 m
    Highest point
    1,622 m
    Lowest point
    538 m
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    Thematic Trail · Stoos - Muota Valley
    Path of Creation part 1
    recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1
    Distance 20.8 km
    Duration 7:00 h
    Ascent 992 m
    Descent 1,014 m

    Path of Creation, stages 1 and 2 The Path of Creation is a spiritual hiking route in three stages. The varied landscape constantly inspires awe ...

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    Thematic Trail · Stoos - Muota Valley
    Path of Creation part 2
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
    Distance 23.3 km
    Duration 8:42 h
    Ascent 1,510 m
    Descent 1,500 m

    Path of Creation, 3rd stage The Path of Creation is a spiritual hiking trail in three stages. The varied landscape continually inspires awe at ...

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