Scenic Trails Around Glarus

Discover a variety of stunning hikes accessible by public transport from Glarus. From Roman paths along the Kerenzerberg to the UNESCO World Heritage Sardona, these routes offer diverse landscapes and rich cultural experiences. Enjoy panoramic views of the Churfirsten range, the deep blue Walensee, and the impressive Glarner Alps as you explore ancient trails and alpine meadows.

The hikes listed below are sorted by travel time from Glarus, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Kerenzerberg Römerweg

Minimum travel time: 7m to Näfels-Mollis

In the footsteps of the Romans, the tour leads from Näfels over Kerenzerberg to Mühlehorn. Testimony of the times let hikers' thoughts stray to worlds of a bygone age while at the same time, the Churfirsten mountain range and the deep-blue Lake Walensee are within sight.

13.0km

620m

640m

4h 0m

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Sardona-Welterbe-Weg, Stage 1/6

Minimum travel time: 22m to Filzbach, Sportzentrum

From the sports mecca of Filzbach at the Walensee lake, the journey takes you high into the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona. Here, impressive geophenomena make it possible to witness the formation of the mountains. Narrow, rocky valleys alternate with spectacular views of the untamed mountain world before you reach the three Murg lakes.

16.0km

1650m

560m

6h 25m

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WALSA-Weg, Stage 4/4

Minimum travel time: 23m to Murg

The boat takes you across Walen Lake to Mediterranean Quinten in the foothills of the Churfirsten mountain range. Narrow woodland paths lead to Betlis, after which you will be entering record-setting territory: at 585 metres, Seerenbach Falls are among the highest in the country. This route rises through Betlisbergwald wood to Amden, a suntrap above Walen Lake.

9.0km

820m

340m

3h 30m

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Via Alpina, Stage 5/20

Minimum travel time: 24m to Linthal Braunwaldbahn (Talst.)

From Linthal via a steep forest path to Braunwald, a sunny depression in the landscape, and on along wooded bands of rock to the largest Swiss alp with 1200 cows. Open, flat, rugged terrain along the Fätschbach river to Urrnerboden.

16.0km

1100m

360m

5h 20m

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ViaSuworow, Stage 7/11

Minimum travel time: 30m to Klöntal, Plätz

With views of the primeval forest reserve of Bödmeren, through which Suvorov marched in flight from the French, the route leads from Muotatal along alp trails and an impressive stone-slab path in Schluecht over the Pragelpass to Richisau in the hinteren Klöntal valley.

19.0km

1100m

880m

6h 0m

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Pragelpass-Weg, Stage 2/3

Minimum travel time: 30m to Klöntal, Eggliberg

A delightful hike over passes with attractive houses and stables lining the way as well as meadows and wetlands. Views to Bödmeren-Urwald (forest) above Muotatal, with the Höllloch cave system spreading out below ground. Of cultural interest: the Gasthaus Richisau (tavern).

20.0km

1100m

880m

6h 20m

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Sardona-Welterbe-Weg, Stage 5/6

Minimum travel time: 33m to Elm, Station

Piz Sardona is circumnavigated via steep grassy slopes and a rocky ridge. Clear mountain lakes, beautiful river courses embedded in the rock and mighty waterfalls are reminders of the forces of nature that created the geological phenomena in this area. Marmots, ibexes and even bearded vultures can be sighted here.

20.0km

1000m

2200m

7h 10m

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ViaJacobi, Stage 4/33

Minimum travel time: 34m to Pfäffikon SZ, Bahnhof

The hike leads over Switzerland's longest wooden footbridge from Rapperswil to Hurden and across the Etzel Pass to Einsiedeln. On the way to this important pilgrimage site, the views of Lake Zurich are splendid.

17.0km

780m

300m

5h 0m

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Zürichsee-Rundweg, Stage 4/10

Minimum travel time: 34m to Pfäffikon SZ, Bahnhof

The mountain stage of the Lake Zurich circuit takes you steadily upwards from Richterswil to the viewing point at Etzel, where you can take in a panoramic vista of the whole lake and more than 250 majestic peaks. The route then passes through forests and fields back to sea level in Pfäffikon SZ.

17.0km

760m

5h 10m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 5/29

Minimum travel time: 37m to Amden, Dorf

The rather long ascent from Stein to the Vorderen Höhe is finally rewarded with wonderful views of the Glarner mountain peaks. A diverse high-level hike leads around the Gulmen, across to the Mattstock and down to Amden.

14.0km

860m

800m

4h 45m

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