Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Glarus by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Glarus to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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A modest cross-country area in the northeastern Swiss foothills, Chapf-Loipe provides a straightforward Nordic skiing experience. The terrain suits recreational skiers looking for accessible trails without the crowds of larger alpine resorts.
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (26m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Obern (09:30) |
Enjoy the ultimate in cross-country skiing pleasure on the Töditritt, the biggest trail in Glarus. It runs through the Grosstal valley and Switzerland’s second largest municipality, always affording a view of the Tödi, the highest peak in the Glarus Alps.
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| Glarus (08:46) | |
| S25 (15m) | |
| Nidfurn-Haslen (09:01) |
The panoramic trail on Scherb between Hemberg and Ebnat-Kappel leads past various viewpoints. Eight theme charts describe the panorama and make the hillier trails to a special experience.
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| Uznach (09:14) |
| Uznach (09:17) | |
| VAE (10m) | |
| Wattwil (09:27) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 770 (2m) | |
| Wattwil, Wis (09:35) |
The cross-country trail in Matt and Engi offers a chance to follow in the footsteps of the Russian general Suvorov. It is characterised by its sunny location and smooth terrain.
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| Glarus (08:46) | |
| S25 (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL (08:54) |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof (09:28) | |
| 541 (12m) | |
| Engi, Landesplattenberg (09:40) |
A legendary trail on Switzerland's largest alp: the Urnerboden cross-country ski trail, a.k.a. «Gulispur», is sure to have snow due to its shadowed location at 1,400 metres. The trail gets its nickname from a fat Glarus rooster.
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| Glarus (08:46) | |
| S25 (30m) | |
| Linthal (09:16) |
| Linthal, Bahnhof (09:25) | |
| 408 (19m) | |
| Linthal, Kantonsgrenze (09:44) |
The Elm cross-country trail is surrounded by the Tectonic Arena Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site and runs through the beautiful Wakker Prize-winning mountain village.
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| Glarus (08:46) | |
| S25 (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL (08:54) |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof (09:28) | |
| 541 (22m) | |
| Elm, Dorf (09:50) |
A slightly hilly trail set in the scenic countryside of the Ricken upland moor. Several shortcuts make it an ideal choice for hobby skiers and families. The Bildhuus turning point affords breathtaking views across the Linth Plain to the mountains of Glarus and Central Switzerland.
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| Uznach (09:14) |
| Uznach (09:17) | |
| VAE (10m) | |
| Wattwil (09:27) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:39) | |
| 622 (11m) | |
| Ricken SG, Uznacherstrasse (09:50) |
Cross-country skiing directly in the city – the city trail Kreuzbleiche makes this possible! The shape of an eight divides it into two sections, whereof one is slightly more difficult and also includes an incline and a starting section.
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| Uznach (09:14) |
| Uznach (09:17) | |
| VAE (38m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:55) |
| St. Gallen, Bahnhof (09:59) | |
| 4 (3m) | |
| St. Gallen, Sporthalle (10:02) |
A baroque abbey, the delightful landscape of Lake Sihl, the Schwyz mountains and the peaceful Schwantenau moor – the Schwedentritt half-marathon trail demands a huge effort from skiers, but also rewards them with magnificent views.
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (43m) | |
| Rapperswil SG (09:27) |
| Rapperswil SG (09:36) | |
| S40 (27m) | |
| Biberbrugg (10:03) |
Located in the heart of the Zurich Oberland, the Bäretswil-Maiwinkel cross-country ski trail leads over undulated terrain and offers outstanding natural beauty. The region is a popular local recreation area as it is known to have little fog and is easily accessible.
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (17m) | |
| Pfäffikon SZ (09:17) |
| Pfäffikon SZ (09:22) | |
| S5 (22m) | |
| Wetzikon ZH (09:44) |
| Wetzikon ZH, Bahnhof (09:50) | |
| 850 (14m) | |
| Bäretswil, Oberdorf (10:04) |
