Discover Stoos: panoramic trails and mountain railway history

Stoos as a destination

Stoos is a car-free village and ski resort on a high plateau at around 1,305 metres above sea level. The road from Muotathal may only be used with special permission; the Schwyz–Stoos funicular and the Morschach–Stoos aerial cableway also lead to Stoos. The funicular has a gradient of 110 percent. Check its seasonal operating schedule before your trip if you plan to use this connection.

Hiking between panoramic views and themed trails

The Fronalpweg combines a hike with insights into the lives of the alpine herders on Stoos: eleven stations also explore their traditions and rituals. The hike takes about two hours. You can shorten it at Alp Laui; from there, a hiking trail leads to the mid-station of the Fronalpstock chairlift, which you can take back to Stoos village. Check the chairlift’s seasonal operating schedule for your return journey.

The ridge trail from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock offers 360-degree panoramic views. It has narrow sections, some secured with chains; alpine conditions may affect access. Check the conditions before setting out.

The Moorweg is a nature-focused, approximately 1.6-kilometre adventure loop through the moor. It includes opportunities for exercise and play; along the way, there is a memory game, a moor bath and a Moorleiterlispiel, among other activities. The longer of the two routes is the Stooshorn loop: it is approximately 2.8 kilometres long and features attractions at various points along the way. Signs with QR codes tell short stories about Stoos’s past and history. The two routes therefore differ not only in length, but also in their themes and experiences along the way.

Fronalpstock and Stoos Lake

The Fronalpstock panoramic trail is a relatively flat walking path that loops back to the Fronalpstock Hotel | Restaurant. You can walk it with an all-terrain pushchair; weather and trail conditions may affect access. From the Fronalpstock viewing platform, the view extends across numerous Pre-Alpine peaks and more than ten lakes. Next to the platform are a playground and, in summer, a petting zoo with little goats.

Stoos Lake is the endpoint of the Moorweg. There are fire pits, picnic areas and a children’s water play area. Fishing in the lake is permitted without a fishing licence or registration; check the seasonal fishing conditions before your visit.

Village history and railways

The Maria-Hilf Chapel stands in the centre of the village. Services are still held there today; check the dates before your visit. The “Blick zurück” exhibition explores the history of the mountain railways and the mountain village of Stoos. It includes the historic vehicle known as the “Silbervogel”. The exhibition also offers a free 45-minute film about the construction of the Schwyz–Stoos funicular. As exhibition details may change, check the current offering before your visit.

Winter activities and regional specialities

In winter, the winter hiking trails pass through snow-covered forests, lead to viewpoints and pass places of interest; they are seasonal and weather-dependent. Stoos has three cross-country ski trails for skating and classic technique. No trail pass is required for cross-country skiing. Wide slopes offer skiing and snowboarding for all ability levels; availability is seasonal. At Fronalpstock, an airboard track over two kilometres long also runs from the summit to the chairlifts’ mid-station. Its operation is also seasonal and depends on conditions.

You can sample local alpine cheese on the Alp Cheese Trail Stoos; access to individual farms may vary seasonally. The Tröligen alpine farm is also part of milk processing in the Stoos area: milk from a total of nine alpine pastures is processed there into various specialities.

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