Hike & Navigation course by the Mythen - Learn to read a map and use a compass
With today's technology, it has become so easy to spend time in the mountains without any navigation skills. All the apps and modern tools that now exist are amazing and it would be a shame not to use them, however, it's also really important to be able to be in the mountains without them.
During this hike by the famous and stunning Mythen, the focus will be on learning or getting a refresher about how to use basic navigation tools: map, compass, features around us...
This trip is led by Celine Kahn, international mountain leader.
We meet at 09.00 at Hotel Restaurant Brunni, in fron of the Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni bus stop. The focus of the day will be to improve your navigation skills. For that, the day will be split into stages, alternating walking times and various activities.
Stage 1: Introduction of the navigation tools
Learn to read the map with its main features and legend, plan our itinerary, understand the compass.
Stage 2: Where am I?
Locate yourself on the map using features around you.
Stage 3: What is around me?
Knowing where you are on the map, identify the summits and other features around you using your map and compass. Learn to read your surrounding landscape.
Stage 4: Find your way without visibility
Using our compass and azimuth bearings, we will play some games to practice having to move on a terrain without any visibility.
Technical information
T3 hike / 10km / 600m ascent - 600m descent
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you the following:
- Zürich HB 07:43 - 08:51 Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (via Wädenswil and Einsiedeln)
- Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni 17:31 - 18:48 Zürich HB (via Einsiedeln and Wädenswil) - depending on what time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at the Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni bus stop.
What you need to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Pen, pencil and/or highlighter
- Small backpack with waterproof cover
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Packed lunch
Nice to have
- Compass if you have your own
- Snacks
The price for this event is CHF 110.
Included in price
- Hot drink and croissant at arrival
- Day hike with an international mountain leader
- Navigation course
- Topographical maps of the area + compass
Not included in price
- Transport
- Packed lunch
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 8 participants
Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
We meet at 09.00 at Hotel Restaurant Brunni, in fron of the Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni bus stop. The focus of the day will be to improve your navigation skills. For that, the day will be split into stages, alternating walking times and various activities.
Stage 1: Introduction of the navigation tools
Learn to read the map with its main features and legend, plan our itinerary, understand the compass.
Stage 2: Where am I?
Locate yourself on the map using features around you.
Stage 3: What is around me?
Knowing where you are on the map, identify the summits and other features around you using your map and compass. Learn to read your surrounding landscape.
Stage 4: Find your way without visibility
Using our compass and azimuth bearings, we will play some games to practice having to move on a terrain without any visibility.
Technical information
T3 hike / 10km / 600m ascent - 600m descent
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you the following:
- Zürich HB 07:43 - 08:51 Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (via Wädenswil and Einsiedeln)
- Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni 17:31 - 18:48 Zürich HB (via Einsiedeln and Wädenswil) - depending on what time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at the Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni bus stop.
What you need to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Pen, pencil and/or highlighter
- Small backpack with waterproof cover
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Packed lunch
Nice to have
- Compass if you have your own
- Snacks
The price for this event is CHF 110.
Included in price
- Hot drink and croissant at arrival
- Day hike with an international mountain leader
- Navigation course
- Topographical maps of the area + compass
Not included in price
- Transport
- Packed lunch
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 8 participants
Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
