Hoch-Ybrig

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Hoch-Ybrig is a hiking and winter-sports area in the canton of Schwyz, spanning Unteriberg and Oberiberg.

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Why go

  • More than 100 km of hiking and walking trails pass meadows, forests and traditional alpine farms.
  • Three groomed Ski-Safari runs connect to lifts at Ibergeregg and the Illgau–St. Karl/Oberberg cable car, extending skiing to Brunni SZ.
  • The Forstberg–Druesberg–Twäriberg mountain range dominates Hoch-Ybrig.

Don't miss

  • SeebliA cableway station where chairlifts continue to Spirstock and Sternen.At the foot of Roggenstock.
  • Spirstock and SternenSummit stations reached by chairlift from Seebli.Above Seebli.

Tips for your visit

  • Bike transport on the lifts is free; the area has developed cycling trails with mountain views.
  • Show valid identification for a free day ticket on your birthday.
  • Day tickets cover all facilities and cannot be transferred to another person.

Interesting facts4

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  1. Hoch-Ybrig uses the local dialect form of Iberg in its name.

    Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia
  2. A ridge of mountains forms a boundary with the Muotathal valley and the canton of Glarus.

    Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia
  3. Actual snowfall has declined heavily over the last decade described in the supplied material.

    Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia
  4. Sixteen snow cannons and three lances help keep a few slopes open when snow is scarce.

    Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Hoch-Ybrig later hosted international and Swiss alpine skiing championships. A replacement 3S feeder lift began construction in May 2024.

  1. 1969–1970The Weglosen–Seebli aerial cableway was built in 1969 and opened in 1970.
  2. 1996Hoch-Ybrig hosted the World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships.
  3. 2001–2011Open Air Hoch-Ybrig was held each June.
  4. May 2024Work began to replace the cableway with an 18-gondola 3S feeder lift, expected to begin service in autumn 2025.
  5. March 2025The old cableway stopped operating.

How to get there

  • Cable carThe 3S-Bahn departs from the Weglosen valley station in Unteriberg.
  • CarThe approach road passes Biberbrugg, Einsiedeln, Gross and Euthal to the valley station.
  • ParkingParking is close to the valley station and free for cableway passengers.
  • BusPublic transport connections are close to the valley station.

Sources: Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia · Hoch-Ybrig - Das Ferien- und Wander-Paradies · Anreise - Hoch-Ybrig · Tages- & Nachmittagskarten - Hoch-Ybrig · Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia · Hoch-Ybrig - Wikipedia · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
Hoch Ybrig Waagtalstrasse 127, Unteriberg

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Questions and answers

What winter sport does Hoch-Ybrig specialise in?

Alpine skiing.

What are the address and phone number for Hoch-Ybrig?

Waagtalstrasse 127, Unteriberg; +41 55 414 60 60.

Can children visit Hoch-Ybrig?

The hiking and walking trails offer activities for the whole family.

What are Hoch-Ybrig’s opening hours?

Daily, 08:30–16:45.

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