Guggeli-Schneeschuhtrail
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Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil

Guggeli-Schneeschuhtrail

Muotathal

Distance
4.0 km
Duration
1:55 h
Ascent
220 m
Descent
220 m
Fitness
Moderate
Route type
Loop

01/ Overview

The route

This circular route is especially popular with beginners and snowshoe hiking enthusiasts. Discover the sunny side of Muotathal in the southern part of the village and, if you like, make a detour to a spiritual site.

The snowshoe hike begins almost immediately at the Muotathal, Post bus stop. At first, the route descends briefly to its lowest point before passing the rifle clubhouse and Kerchel chapel. The houses are then left behind as the ascent begins across open terrain. Most of the route’s total elevation gain of around 220 metres is covered on the way towards Guggeli.

At Guggeli, the gradient eases. Shortly afterwards, the route reaches its highest point at just under 780 metres, in the wider vicinity of Firstspitz. It then heads downhill again. Meadows and pastures dominate the landscape before the first houses of Muotathal draw closer.

In the village, the route passes the Walburga Mohr funerary chapel and completes the loop back to the starting point. After around four kilometres and just over two hours, the snowshoe hike ends back at the Muotathal, Post bus stop.

02/ Along the route

What's along the way

Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.

03/ Conditions

Current conditions

What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.

  • How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.

  • How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.

  • Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.

    How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.

04/ Getting there

Getting there

From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.

Or from

Muotathal · stop 55 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

Mountain
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Valley
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Rain today
Mountain
Valley
Rain

06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
19%
Route length
3.8 km
Hiking trail
17%
Mountain trail
2%
Off official trails
81%
Land Cover
Open land
80%
Village
11%
Forest
7%
Water
1%

07/ Snow

Snow on the route

Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.

Snow Info

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.

08/ Export

Take the route with you

Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.

  • Share

    Send the link to friends or your hiking group.

  • Export GPX File

    For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.

  • Print Route Sheet

    A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.

    Print

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