Fronalpstock (Stoos Ridge Hike)

A spectacular ridge route starting in the car-free village of Stoos, traversing Klingenstock, Huserstock, and Fronalpstock with sweeping views over Lake Lucerne, nearby Alpine peaks, and several lakes. Hikers often combine lifts and trails for a half‐day or full‐day adventure.

Trail stats:

• 12 km loop (with lift access)

• 900 m total ascent (with lifts)

• Moderate to hard (T3 ridge sections)

Estimated hike time: 4–5 hours (with lift access)

Photo spots

• Summit of Klingenstock (~1,935 m) overlooking the ridge

• Ridge path between Klingenstock and Huserstock with dramatic drop-offs

• Panorama viewpoint at Huserstock peak

• Fronalpstock summit (~1,921 m) with iconic views across Lake Lucerne

• Scenic scenes from chairlift stations and Stoos village

AllTrails link:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/switzerland/schwyz/stoos-fronalpstock-klingenstock

Summer access and how to get there
Maps to Schwyz Stoosbahn. Ride the Stoosbahn funicular from Schwyz (Hinteres Schlattli) to Stoos. It's the world’s steepest funicular and operates year-round every 30 minutes.

From Stoos village, walk 8–10 minutes to the two-part chairlift. The first lift takes you to Klingenstock, and the second lift descends from Fronalpstock. Both operate daily in summer from early May to October, typically between 9:00 and 16:00 (later in peak season).

Tickets are purchased in Stoos. If you have a Swiss Travel Pass, the funicular is covered, but chairlifts are extra.

NOTE: lift closes at 4pm in summer SO DON'T BE LATE (like we were) if you do miss the last gondola, you can still hike the trail up to Fronalpstok. It's about a 2 hour hike from Stoos Village

Suggested plan

• Arrive in Stoos before 10:00 to avoid crowds.

• Option A: Take the chairlift to Klingenstock, hike the ridge to Fronalpstock, and descend via the chairlift

• Option B: Hike the full ridge without lifts (adds ~600 m extra elevation gain)

• Enjoy lunch or drinks at the Fronalpstock restaurant with panoramic views

• BONUS: stay at the Fonalpstock Hotel so you can catch a glowy sunrise in the morning.