Goldau Bergsturzspur (landslide trail)

Name: Goldau Bergsturzspur (landslide trail)
Rating: 5

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8.57km

504 - 1,037m

Distance

579hm

555hm

Ascent

03:15h

Duration

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Brief description: Goldau - Gribsch - Goldau
A varied tour through the Goldau landslide area with the village of Goldau and its nature and animal park, with a view of Lake Lauerz and the famous wealth of orchids.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Railwaystation Goldau
Route: Arth-Goldau (510 m)railway station

Goldau town
0.3 km

Vogelsang neighbourhood
0.3 km

Tännmatt neighbourhood
0.8 km

Aussichtspunkt Herzig viewpoint
2.0 km

Unterspitzibüel neighbourhood
3.6 km

Goldau town
8.2 km

Arth-Goldau (510 m)railway station
8.5 km

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Description: The "Goldau Bergsturzspur" on Mount Rossberg is closely linked to the fateful 2nd September 1806, when gigantic masses of rock slid down the slopes of Rossberg on a layer of clay and marl and buried 102 houses from the hamlets of Röthen and Goldau. 457 people died. Today the area of the Goldau landslide is a cantonal plant protection reserve. Thus, in the gigantic landslide area plants were given a chance to develop that cannot thrive in the usual forest landscape. This includes rare orchid species such as the lady's slipper. A hike is especially beautiful in early summer, when the orchids are in bloom.
On the way on the debris cone you will meet again and again witnesses of the landslide: huge nailfluh blocks. The first section of the hike, i.e. the stretch from the railway station to the Spitzibüel height, follows the route of the Schwyzer Höhenweg.

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Directions: Goldau railway station (506 m) - Gribsch (906 m) - Goldau railway station (506 m)
Highest point: 1,037 m
Endpoint: Railwaystation Goldau
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Hiking shoes with a good profile or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink and possibly sticks.
Tips: Before the descent, we recommend to make an additional loop on the orchid trail, which is signposted with green boards. But be careful, the orchid trail is technically demanding.
Directions: Use motorway A4. Exit Goldau.
Public transportation: By train or bus to the railway station Arth-Goldau.
Parking: There are several parking lots. Follow the signs on site.