First up is a ride on the modern Schwyz – Stoos overground cable car, which opened in mid-December 2017. It has a maximum gradient of up to 47.73° (110%) and overcomes an altitude difference of 744 m on its 1,740 m route. It goes really sharply uphill and the passenger doesn’t even feel it. This made a big impression on me. Unfortunately, the ride only lasts a few minutes.

A walk through the village at 1’305 m above sea level

The cable car takes us to the small village of Stoos, at 1’305 m above sea level, which is a well-known resort and ski area in the region. Before the season it was still quiet and peaceful there.

The route initially leads through the village and then all the way up to Furggeli. The road is zigzagging, with a slight incline, so it goes up quite smoothly and without too many problems.

At the top, on the other hand, there are quite a few stairs and small hills. It is reminiscent of walking on a camel’s back – uphill, downhill and so on up to Klingenstock station.

As you walk along the mountain ridge, you are amazed by the panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks and the lakes and nearby towns below. It is no wonder that a lot of tourists choose this route.

Traffic like on Marszałkowska Street

The stretch from Furggeli to Klingenstock was as busy as the Marszalkowska. And we just happened to be walking against the flow. This was because most people were walking from the Klingenstock chairlift station to the next Fronalpstock chairlift.

As the path on the ridge is quite narrow in some places and the unearthly views are a distraction, be careful, especially when passing other walkers.

Finally, general subscription (GA) holders have a free ride on the Schwyz – Stoos overground cable car (they enter on their SwissPass).