Ridge & Famous (T3)

Mid June the second cable car will open. That is when the tourist crowds will come.
To beat the crowd we have to go a bit earlier and walk up, which would be the plan anyway.
Beware: Some security chains might only get installed when the 2nd cable car opens - so this might be T3+ here and there!

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TRAVEL – OUTBOUND:

• 06:50h: Meet under the «Blue Angel»
• 06:55h: Walk to the platform
• 07:05h: IC2 Zürich HB (platform 11, dir. Lugano) to Arth-Goldau
• 07:54h: IR26 «Treno Gottardo» Arth-Goldau (platform 5, dir. Locarno) to Schwyz
• 08:07h: Bus 501 «Schwyz, Bahnhof» (dir. Muotathal) to «Schwyz, Stoosbahn»
• 08:40h: Funicular cablecar up to «Stoos SZ»
• 08:47h: Arrival at «Stoos SZ» & start of the hike

HIKE DATA:

• Duration: 5¼ hrs + breaks
• Distance: 14km
• Ascent/descent: 1'200m up / 600m down
• SAC classification: T3 (red-white markings)
• Map: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/826370992

GEAR:

• Everything you deem necessary
• Solid mountain boots and poles are mandatory

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The ridge hike: https://www.stoos.ch/en/stories/stoos-ridge-hike
• Panoramic views of Lake Lucerne

LUNCH:

• Picnic

TRAVEL – RETURN:

• From Fronalpstock

Target:

• 16:10h: Chairlift down from Fronalpstock
• 16:40h: Funicular cablecar down from «Stoos SZ»
• 16:59h: Bus 501 from «Schwyz, Stoosbahn» to «Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof»
• 17:45h: EC Arth-Goldau (platform 3) to Zürich HB
• 18:27h: Arrival back at Zürich HB

TICKET COSTS w/HT - RAILAWAY SPECIAL OFFER:
https://freizeit.sbb.ch/en/stories/hiking-stoos
Total ticket cost CHF 58.40 (RailAway w/HT) plus food/lunch/drinks:
Thereof:

• Zürich HB to «Schwyz, Stoosbahn» & return: CHF 15.20 (RailAway w/HT)
• Daypass for Stoosbahn & chairlift: CHF 43.20 (RailAway w/HT)
  (Must buy online before! One process for both.)

TICKET COSTS w/HT - REGULAR:
Total ticket cost CHF 67.20 (w/HT) plus food/lunch/drinks:
Thereof:

• Zürich HB to «Stoos SZ» & return: CHF 43.20 (w/HT)
  (Please have this ready when we go.)
• Chairlift down from Fronalpstock: CHF 24.-
  (This one we will buy locally.)

TICKET COSTS w/GA - REGULAR:
(Here the RailAway offer does not make sense, as its daypass is more expensive than the single down we only need.)
Total ticket cost CHF 24.- (w/GA) plus food/lunch/drinks:
Thereof:

• Zürich HB to «Stoos SZ» & return: GA
• Chairlift down from Fronalpstock: CHF 24.-
  (We will buy this locally.)

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DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement.
It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes,...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast.
If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.