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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Glarus | |
| (7m) | |
| Näfels-Mollis |
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| Glarus | |
| (7m) | |
| Näfels-Mollis |
| Näfels-Mollis, Bahnhof | |
| (13m) | |
| Filzbach, Sportzentrum |
| Glarus | |
| (11m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke | |
| (9m) | |
| Murg |
| Glarus | |
| (23m) | |
| Linthal Braunwaldbahn |
| Glarus, Bahnhof | |
| (30m) | |
| Klöntal, Plätz |
| Glarus, Bahnhof | |
| (30m) | |
| Klöntal, Eggliberg |
| Glarus | |
| (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof | |
| (21m) | |
| Elm, Station |
| Glarus | |
| (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke | |
| (17m) | |
| Pfäffikon SZ |
| Glarus | |
| (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke | |
| (17m) | |
| Pfäffikon SZ |
| Glarus | |
| (11m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd | |
| (17m) | |
| Amden, Dorf |
Barrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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Landscape: Onto an alp
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Landscape: Along the water, With panoramic views
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Barrier free: No
Landscape: Over a pass
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Barrier free: No
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
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Barrier free: No
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Landscape: Onto an alp, Over a pass, With panoramic views


















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