Sattel–Hochstuckli Family Mountain Guide: Goat Trail, Rondos Puzzle Trail & Playland
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Two hike options:
Goat Trail: 5.6 km hike with a goat-themed adventure stations and finish on the Engelstock Loop
Rondos Puzzle Trail: A 1.8 km loop with 8 quests & epic suspension bridge crossing
Both Hikes: Rondos Playland with epic bouncy castles, trampolines, tubing run and a summer toboggan
Suitable for off-road strollers
Sattel | Canton of Schwyz (Switzerland)
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🏆 Part of our Family Adventure Map featuring top themed hikes in Switzerland. 🏆
What makes Sattel-Hochstuckli Family Mountain special: The it factor
Goat Trail: 5.6 km goat-themed Hike with 7 adventure stations
Rondos Puzzle Trail: A 1.8 km Rondos Scavenger Hunt that includes crossing the suspension bridge.
Rondos Playland: Includes an epic bouncy castle park, a summer mountain slide, and a tubing run.
Family-Friendly Restaurants: Enjoy a delicious brunch or treat yourself to goat milk ice cream.
Accessibility: You can enjoy Rondos Playland without doing the hike, as it is located right next to the gondola station.
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Sattel-Hochstuckli Goat Trail + Rondos Playland Walk-Through Video
Rondos Puzzle Trail Walk-Through Video coming soon!
Plan your visit: Quick overview
Sattel-Hochstuckli Family Mountain at a glance
📍 Location: Sattel Mostelberg
🥾 Hike type: Circular, accessible by revolving gondola
🎉 Fun Factor: Goat themed trail, Rondos puzzle themed trail, Bouncy castles, summer toboggan, summer tubing, suspension bridge
🍽️ Food factor:
All Adventures:
Berggasthaus Mostelberg - breakfast: buffet, lunch: table served
Mostler’s Q-Hof - table served
Goat Trail:
Engelstockweid Beizli - cafe-style
Ziegenhof Blüemlisberg - cafe-style, self served
Rondos Puzzle Trail:
Berggasthaus Herrenboden - table served
Goat Trail: 5.2 km (back & forth) or 5.6 km (Start with Goat Trail and finish with Engelstock Loop), easy path, mostly gravel
Rondos Puzzle Trail: 1.8 km loop, easy, suspension bridge + gravel
👶 Stroller friendliness: Yes (off-road)
💰 Value factor: Gondola tickets (2026 updated)
Adults: 30 CHF
Kids (from 6 years old): 15 CHF
Note: access to Rondos Playland requires a separate ticket - see details
Prices indicative, check official website
Plan your visit: Practical info
Arrival by car: Park at the Sattel gondola parking - Kreisel 2, 6417 Sattel
Arrival by public transport: Take the train to Sattel. From there walk 400 meters to the gondola station
Step by step directions:
Take the gondola from Sattel to Mostelberg
Take the "Geissa Büechli" or "Rondos Puzzle Trail" activity book at the bottom or top gondola station (free)
Rondos Playland and the start of both hikes is right next to the top gondola station (Sattel Mostelberg).
Goat Trail:
Turn right at the top station (with the gondola behind you) and follow the Geissä Wäg signs.
Goat trail ends at the Ziegenhof Blüemlisberg. From there either go back the same route or follow the RUNDweg Engelstock (#1) trail signs for the circular trail
Rondos Puzzle Trail:
Turn left at the top station (with the gondola behind you) and follow the Rondos signs.
The trail crosses the suspension bridge and continues via the BrückenRUNDweg
Plan your visit: Detailed guide
Sattel-Hochstuckli Family Mountain - Everything else parents will want to know
The fun factor
Sattel-Hochstuckli, known as Family Mountain, is one of our favourite family destinations.
There are three ways to enjoy it: you can simply stay at the top and enjoy everything in one place — bouncy castle park, mountain slides, family restaurants, picnic spots, and the suspension bridge. Even just spending time near the top gondola station is worth the trip (we’ve done that more than once!).
Or you can choose one of the hiking adventures — all hikes start and end at the top gondola station.
For a longer adventure, the Goat Trail (Geissä Wäg) is a stroller-friendly themed hike with interactive stations along the way. You can return the same route for a 5.2 km walk or turn it into a scenic 5.6 km loop via the Engelstock Trail. If you want something easier, choose the 1.8 km Rondos Puzzle Trail, which also includes the suspension bridge.
We've detailed all the activities in this article to help you choose the best options for your family.
Here are our top 6 Fun Factors of Sattel-Hochstuckli Family Mountain
Sattel-Hochstuckli Goat & Engelstock Trail
5.6 km circular hike: 2.6 km themed path (Goat Trail) & 3 km panoramic walk (Engelstock Trail), or 5.2 km back and forth
1. Become a goat-pro and maybe win a prize
Pick up a free "Geissa Büechli" activity book at the bottom or top gondola station. Inside, you'll find a description of the hike, an overview map, and details for the goat quiz. The 2.6 km themed part of the trail, which is part of a 5.6 km total hike, starts just next to the Mostelberg gondola station and takes you through 7 adventure stations with quiz boards in English and German. Older kids can answer questions and record the letters in the activity book for a chance to win a prize. Here’s a tip for younger kids: if they’re still learning to write, you can mark dots in the shape of each letter for them to connect and complete!
2. Explore fun challenges and keep the adventure going!
Next to each of the 7 quiz boards, you’ll find a fun play station featuring activities like a memory game, a barefoot walk, and guessing objects hidden in holes. Kids can also balance a labyrinth board, play music on goat bells, run in a hamster wheel, move blocks to form a picture, and learn what goats eat. These interactive stations are well-designed, engaging for children, and a great motivator to keep them excited and moving along the trail.
3. Close the loop in the Engelstock Trail
When you're done with the themed part of the Goat Trail, you have two options: retrace your steps for a total of 5.2 km, mostly flat, or follow the Engelstock Trail, completing a 5.6 km total loop with a slight uphill climb and the option to cross the suspension bridge at the end. Both are stroller-friendly. We always recommend taking the loop, as the views are stunning, and the sight of the bouncy castle park at the end is a perfect motivator for kids to keep going!
Rondos Puzzle Trail
1.8 km circular hike, including Skywalk suspension bridge
If you’d prefer a shorter adventure, this one is perfect for you. This 1.8 km walk features a themed treasure hunt led by the Rondos—four adorable gondola mascots that guide you on an adventure.
Solve the puzzles and maybe win a prize
Pick up the Rondos activity book at the bottom or top gondola station. Along the trail you will find 8 stations with puzzles to solve. If you solve them, each reveals a letter which gives you a password. Most Puzzles are slightly easier than in Goats trail - but suitable for kids around 4 years plus. Solve them all, and you can enter a competition to win a prize.
Learn about crystals
The tasks follow the story of a witch who lost her crystals, and kids help her find them along the way. As a bonus, you’ll also discover 8 crystal displays and learn about different precious stones and their special properties. At the end, kids can get their own “crystal” from a vending machine — you will need a 2 CHF coin to get one.
Cross the Skywalk bridge
The route also crosses the 374-meter Skywalk suspension bridge — an adventure on its own and often a highlight of the trail. The views are spectacular, and for many kids (and some adults!), crossing it feels just as exciting as the puzzles themselves.
Sattel-Hochstuckli Rondos Playland
Things to do just next to the top gondola station (Mostelberg)
Bounce, bounce, bounce!
Just next to the top gondola station, there’s a bouncy castle park with multiple bouncy castles, mini slide and trampolines. Entry requires a ticket, but what we liked is that only kids pay — adults can enter for free. When we visited in early April, one attraction was still missing due to the early season setup, which explains the empty spot you may notice in the photo.
6. Enjoy the Mountain Slides
Next to the bouncy castle park, there are two types of slides:
Summer Toboggan Run ("Stuckli Run") – A 600-meter mountain slide where you control the speed. Suitable for kids aged 2 and up (with an adult).
Tubing Run – A 120-meter track where you slide freely, making it ideal for kids aged 5 and above, as the speed can't be controlled.
Both slides have a system that brings you back to the starting point for another go!
The food factor
Near Rondos Playland
Just next to the Mostelberg (top) gondola station is one of our favorite brunch spot—Berggasthaus Mostelberg. Tip: You can even book combined gondola + breakfast tickets Monday–Saturday, or gondola + brunch tickets on Sundays! Whenever we head to Sattel, the promise of this brunch is usually all the motivation Dad needs to get up early and into the mountains.
They also offer tasty all-day dining, a small play corner for kids, and a terrace overlooking the bouncy castles — so if your child finishes early, you may be able to keep an eye on them from your table (when it’s not too crowded).
Just next to it, there is another restaurant - Mostler’s Q-Hof, which looks very inviting, though we haven't had the chance to try it yet.
Along the Goat Trail:
About halfway through the Goat Themed part of the hike, you'll come across Engelstockweid Beizli—a small café-style spot with its own cheese dairy and self-service shop. We like to stop here for a drink while our kid has a blast on the trampoline (she never misses a chance to try one out!).
The last stop on the goat-themed part of the hike is Ziegenhof Blüemlisberg—a goat farm known for its goat milk-based products. Our favorite is the goat milk ice cream, which truly has a unique taste! The farm is home to over 100 goats, with various grazing areas around the property. If you don't see the goats, they're likely grazing further up the mountain.
The fitness factor
Goat Trail:
The goat-themed part of the hike is 2.6 km and mostly flat. From there, you can either return the same way, making it a total of 5.2 km or continue along the Engelstock Loop Trail (5.6 km), which includes some additional uphill and downhill sections (168 meters elevation change).
The trail is easy, mostly on gravel road. It is suitable for off-road strollers with big wheels.
Rondos Puzzle Trail:
Rondos Puzzle Trail is an easy 1.8 km hike with around 60 m elevation change. It crosses the suspension bridge and continues along a gravel path.
It’s a great option when you want a relaxed, easy day in the mountains.
The value factor
In 2026 prices were as follows.
Gondola return ticket:
Adults: 30 CHF
Kids (from 6 years old): 15 CHF
Rondos playland day pass (unlimited access to toboggan, tube run and bouncy castle) + Gondola ticket combo
Adults: 53 CHF
Kids below 16: 39 CHF
You can also buy an individual access to the bouncy castle park and single tickets for the mountain slide and a tube run on site.
Note: Prices are indicative. Always check official webiste for the most up to date info.
Top Family Hike in Switzerland!
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