Grosser Mythen — Local services in Schwyz

Such a beautiful hike if it has to be a rather quick one. I did it together with two friends (m, 23; m, 23; f, 21) and we had a blast on our way to the summit.

The first part is a rather gentle walk through a bit of forest and pasture before the actual ascend really starts. This part can also be skipped by using the lift (Brunni SZ) and it took us 42 min. Afterwards, the proper ascend begins. Rather steep serpentines crawl up the backside of the mountain. It is a regular path with no need for any climbing. We did the hike in beautiful sunshine and it was dead dry but I can imagine that this passage can become dangerous once it is wet so please keep this in mind.

From the car par (right next to Brunni SZ) all the way to the summit it took us 1h33. On top is a little hut that serves cold beverages and also some smaller bits and pieces of food if one is really hungry.

The descend should not be underestimated as especially the first bit can be quite exhausting for the legs. However, if one takes time it is absolutely fine.

As mentioned in the beginning this hike is a huge recommendation should one be in the area around Einsiedeln. All in all it took us 3h21 to come back to our car, however we also spend around 40 min on the top of...

My Everest ❤️. Mythen brothers are my favourite hiking place, I go there often. From Ibergeregg until the Mythens takes about 40 mins, not a difficult hike. Though the view is already amazing 🥰. Then the Grosser Mythen… I have knee issues, and also agoraphobia - haha -, but it never holds me back… It is not an easy hike, steep, full of curves but you can take your time. Safety first. There are really helpful chains what you can use and the view will compensate all the difficulties. At the top you can buy some food and drinks but it is a but pricey so bring at least enough water with you. This hike totally worth it but only if you are prepared with good shoes as well. As the sign at the beginning shows. Take it seriously please. Then you will love it! Especially at the end 😉. There will be for sure faster or slower hiker there - I met a 80 yrs old lady on the way img 😊🫢 - but don’t compare yourself with others. Just go in your own rhythm. Highly...

The length of the Grosser Mythen hiking trail is only 2 kilometers. There are 46 hairpin turns from the top station of Holzegg to the top of the mountain, with an altitude difference of 500 meters. Mountaineering requires a certain altitude, and climbers must have hiking shoes, trekking poles, and necessary food and drinks, because there is only a small restaurant on the top of Grosser Mythen that can serve food and drinks. The saying "Beautiful scenery lies on dangerous peaks" is very appropriate when used in Grosser Mythen mountaineering. The top of the mountain is very small, but you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the mountains of central Switzerland, Lucerne, lakes and...