Traverse of the Haggenspitz - Kl. Mythen

Approach

Start either from Brunni (from Einsiedeln 10km by car or bus), Schwyz or Haggenegg (narrow road from Schwyz).

The start point is "Zwüschet Mythen" between the Grosser Mythen and kleiner Mythen or Haggenegg, depending with direction you do the traverse.

My advise is to start at the Hagenegg, because you have the easier parts to descend and the "harder" to ascend!

Route Description

In the Clubführer Zentralschweizerische Voralpen the climb is said to be one of the most beautiful and worthwile easy routes in central Switzerland, go and enjoy!

From the Haggenegg 1414m follow the gras-ridge that leads S towards the Haggenspitz. From there you can easily follow the bright yellow marked signs that indicate the narrow, but well visible path.
In the upper part there are some variants, but you can't get lost because you always get a good overview. Near the summit there is also a chimney (Müllers Kamin) which is a short, but beautiful climb difficulty III. Then you reach the Haggenspitz (1761m).

From there follow a good visible path mainly on the E side of the ridge, climing easy (I) rocks and gras flanks. You reach a saddle called Griggeli (1660m). From there traverse the flank of the Kl. Mythen 1811m) heading left (SE) on a good path where you join a small ridge that leads to the summit. Climb the ridge or the various chimneys at the east flank (left) II.

From the Kleiner Mythen follow the south ridge in easy climbing (I) to the pre-summit (1763). From there a good and easy path leads to the place called "Zwüschet Mythen", meaning between the Mythen.

From there go to Brunni (1h), Schwyz (2h) or back to the Haggenegg (1h).

For the whole traverse you will need 3 to 5 hours, depending if you're belaying or not.

Essential Gear

I reccomend good mounaineering boots, because of the steep gras flanks.

Depending on your climing skills, you will need a short rope and some slings to belay at some parts of the climb. There are also a few bolts in the Müller Kamin and on other points. With many people climing, a helmet is also recommended.
I had a rope with me, but didn't need it and will take the climb the next time with a light rucksac.

Miscellaneous Info

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