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Oberberg circular route

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The region around the picturesque mountain village of Illgau is a hidden gem for winter hikers seeking peace and nature. The peaceful and gentle landscape invites you to recharge your energy from nature.

easy

Distance 2.6 km

0:51 h

93 m

1,255 m

1,162 m

Illgau is already away from any piste hustle and bustle. And with the aerial cableway, which takes you to St. Karl, you fully enter the winter wonderland. The cozy circular route is ideal for landscape lovers and those looking for a short break. With only a little difference in altitude, the hike poses no demands.

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easy

Overall difficulty

easy

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1,255 m

Lowest point

1,162 m

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446 m

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2.2 km

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Guesthouse Oberberg

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Mountain station St. Karl - Oberberg - upper Zimmerstalden - Mountain station St. Karl

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Oberberg St. Karl
Fireplace St. Karl, Illgau
Guesthouse Oberberg

Public transport

Take the SBB to Schwyz station. From there, take bus line 501 towards Muotathal. You must get off at the Seilbahn Illgau stop. The Illgau - Ried aerial cableway (Illgau KIRI stop) takes you directly up to the cozy mountain village.

Alternatively: the Ibergeregg bus (line 505: Schwyz - Ibergeregg - Oberiberg or Oberiberg - Ibergeregg - Schwyz) will also run daily again in winter from December 2023! Timetable

Directions

Please leave the motorway at the Schwyz exit and follow the signs towards Stoos/Muotathal.

Parking

1 to 5 hrs. CHF 3.-

5 to 9 hrs. CHF 5.-

Coordinates

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2'697'471E 1'206'243N

47.000082, 8.720248

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47°00'00.3"N 8°43'12.9"E

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32T 478731 5205211

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

2.6 km

Duration

0:51 h

Ascent

93 m

Descent

93 m

Highest point

1,255 m

Lowest point

1,162 m

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