Record SL-463477 · Wikidata Q91089913
Grosser Mythen
No list classifications
Elevation
1,898
m
6,227 ft
Prominence
493 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
47.0299° N,
8.6885° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Grosser Mythen (also Grosse Mythe, lit. 'Large Mythe[n]') is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps of Central Switzerland. The mountain lies in the canton of Schwyz, to the east of the town of Schwyz, and to the south of the village of Alpthal in the valley of the river Alp. The Rotenfluh is located to the south of the Grosser Mythen. It is accessible from the Holzegg by a hiking trail, which is opened during the summer months only. Geologically the Mythen is a penninic Klippe.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geissstock | 1,613 m | S 194° | 0.2 km |
| Chalberstöckli | 1,550 m | NE 52° | 0.4 km |
| Adlerspitzli | 1,455 m | S 195° | 0.4 km |
| Klein Mythen | 1,810 m | N 347° | 1.2 km |
| Schwarzenstock | 1,495 m | E 91° | 1.4 km |
| Rotenfluh | 1,571 m | SE 132° | 1.5 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holzegg - Grosser Mythen | lwn | 1.8 km | — |
| Mythenweg | lwn | 6.0 km | — |