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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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Linth-Uferweg

Minimum travel time: 1m to Ennenda

The route in Canton Glarus takes you from Schwanden to Netstal, through a broad and open valley surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountain scenery. A route offering pure tranquillity and relaxation.

dist9 km
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asce40 m
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desc110 m
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dura2h 15m
  • barr

    Barrier free: Yes

  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Linth-Uferweg

Fastest connection from Glarus to Ennenda: 1m
Glarus (08:46)
S25 (1m)
Ennenda (08:47)
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Glarus-Rundweg

Minimum travel time: 1m to Ennenda

This tour leads through the smallest capital town, Glarus. The hike is shaped by nature, culture, history and new discoveries. Along the paths of ancient streams, it provides delightful views of the entire Linthe valley from the Tödi to the Linthebene.

dist10 km
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asce400 m
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desc400 m
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dura2h 55m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

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ViaSuworow

Minimum travel time: 1m to Ennenda

In autumn 1799, Russian General Suvorov and his army crossed through the Swiss Alps in order to oust the French from the country. The ViaSuworow follows the route of this campaign through breathtaking mountain landscape.

dist170 km
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asce7600 m
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desc8100 m
  • land

    Landscape: Over a pass

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ViaSuworow, Stage 9/11

Minimum travel time: 1m to Ennenda

With the French in pursuit, Suvorov's troops marched southwards in snowfall towards Elm. The easy hike leads to Schwanden alongside the river Linth and then partly above, partly along, the river Sernf via Engi and Matt to Elm.

dist21 km
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asce660 m
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desc170 m
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dura5h 40m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to ViaSuworow, Stage 9/11

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Pragelpass-Weg, Stage 3/3

Minimum travel time: 4m to Glarus, Friedhof

Firstly, along the Klöntalersee reservoir surrounded by steep rock faces. A decent to Glarus then follows - From the dam of the artificial lake through a narrow valley with steep rock faces and imposing boulders lapped by the bubbling Löntsch waters.

dist14 km
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asce180 m
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desc560 m
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dura3h 35m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Pragelpass-Weg, Stage 3/3

Fastest connection from Glarus to Glarus, Friedhof: 4m
Walk from Glarus to Glarus, Bahnhof
Glarus, Bahnhof (09:18)
503 (2m)
Glarus, Friedhof (09:20)
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ViaSuworow, Stage 8/11

Minimum travel time: 4m to Glarus, Friedhof

The trail leads alongside the Klöntalersee (lake) between mighty cliff faces down to Glarus. Anyone chancing a dip in the Klöntalsee may find the Russian war chest. It's reputed to have been sunk in the lake as the French attacked.

dist14 km
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asce180 m
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desc560 m
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dura3h 35m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views,Along the water

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How to get to ViaSuworow, Stage 8/11

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Pragelpass-Weg

Minimum travel time: 4m to Glarus, Friedhof

The Pragelpass lives from its eventful history, but also from its beauty between the two different worlds of the cantons Schwyz and Glarus. A tranquil hike with the Schwammhöchi as an atmospheric finale.

dist48 km
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asce1600 m
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desc1650 m
  • land

    Landscape: Over a pass

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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.

dist13 km
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asce620 m
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desc640 m
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dura4h 0m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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How to get to Kerenzerberg Römerweg

Fastest connection from Glarus to Näfels-Mollis: 7m
Glarus (08:44)
S6 (7m)
Näfels-Mollis (08:51)
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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 6/29

Minimum travel time: 13m to Ziegelbrücke

Three cantons, two lakes and a large valley - the Lindth plain - determine the characteristics of this crossover stage from Eastern to Central Switzerland. In addition it offers a historic stairway, a lakeside promenade and lots of level countryside.

dist26 km
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asce240 m
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desc700 m
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dura6h 30m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

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Linth-Promenade

Minimum travel time: 13m to Ziegelbrücke

This unobstructed hiking trail runs from Ziegelbrücke to Weesen along the Linth River. Besides the stunning view of the Glarus Alps, it offers a fantastic vista of deep blue Lake Walen in Weesen.

dist4 km
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asce20 m
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desc20 m
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dura50m
  • barr

    Barrier free: Yes

Tour published by:

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How to get to Linth-Promenade

Fastest connection from Glarus to Ziegelbrücke: 13m
Glarus (08:44)
S6 (13m)
Ziegelbrücke (08:57)
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