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Beautiful ridge hike with views into the Muota valley as well as to the Glarus & Uri mountain ranges

The Schwyz Pre-Alps are characterized by contrasts: lovely alpine terrain alternates with extensive grass and scree slopes as well as steep rock faces. This round tour starts already demanding on the first meters of altitude with the overcoming of a rock step with the help of wire ropes and ladders. Afterwards it goes comfortably over alpine terrain to the Druesberg hut 1581m. The ascent to the Druesberg and Forstberg leads over grass, scree and rock sections, some of which are secured with chains. On a clear day, the panorama of the nearby Glärnisch massif and the Glarus and Uri mountain ranges is nothing short of stunning. But please, not in the literal sense, as almost all sides of the Druesberg drop to dizzying depths.

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Program*

 

9.15 h      From Weglosen first T4 passages over a rock step with the help of wire ropes and ladders. Across alpine terrain to the Druesberg hut 1581m. The further ascent to the Druesberg and Forstberg leads initially over extensive grass and scree slopes. At the Druesberglücke 2109m you get a first deep view into the Muota valley. This is followed by a chain-secured passage over downward-stratified rocks. Afterwards you reach the highest point of the Druesberg 2282 m in less steep terrain. From the Druesberg you descend on the same route to the Druesberg gap. Now the path leads to the northern flank of the Forstberg. A secured scramble leads to the highest point of the Forstberg. The descent is equipped with longer chain-secured passages. Over the ridge it goes exposed and spiced with a short upswing to the mountain station Sternen.

16.00 h     Expected end of the hike: Chli Stärnen, mountain station (1809 m). With the cable car back to Hoch-Ybrig, valley station Weglosen.

 

Hiking time: 6 hours | Ascent: 1'520Hm | Descent: 750Hm | Distance: 9.5km

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Requirements

Conditional: Condition for the indicated hiking time (without breaks), meters of ascent and descent as well as kilometers. Long day tour, which requires appropriate walking speed and condition.

Difficulty level:   T4 - Alpine hiking

                            With exposed parts and easy climbing.

                            Good surefootedness, head for heights and fitness of the participants as well as sturdy shoes with a grippy sole, preferably ankle-high, are required.

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​​Meeting point and travel dates*

 

Meeting point:         9.15 h Bus stop Hoch-Ybrig, valley station Weglosen

 

Public transport:       9.10 h Arrival bus Hoch-Ybrig, Talst. Weglosen from Einsiedeln, departure 8.37h                               

                                              Departures from train station: ZH 7.43 / St. Gallen 7.05 / Basel SBB 6.30 / Lucerne 7.18 / Berne 6.31h

               foreseen   16.45 h Departure bus from Hoch-Ybrig, valley station Weglosen to Einsiedeln

It is recommended to travel by public transport.

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Services and price

Services:       Management and organization

                      Interesting facts about culture and nature

 

Price:             95 CHF excluding journey/return, cabelways, food for the way.

                      The amount has to be transferred in advance.

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Equipment list:         The equipment list will be sent with the registration confirmation.

Group size:               The hike will take place with a minimum of 4 participants.

General terms & conditions: With the registration the valid GTC’s are valid.

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Registration

The registration has to be done at the latest 1 day before the tour at 12 o'clock by e-mail, mail (receipt by hike leader) or by phone.

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​*Final data - time and place - concerning the program, meeting point and travel dates will be checked again with the public transport connection a few days before the realization of the tour and can possibly be adapted accordingly.

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