Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Glarus by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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Get away from it all: this trail runs from the well-preserved Walser settlement of Weissenberge to the idyllic Stäfeli ski hut, where a spectacular panoramic view over the Sernf Valley awaits.
6 km
520 m
520 m
3h 40m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| S6 (8m) | |
| 541 (15m) | |
| LMW (4m) | |
A solitary trek through the winter paradise of Elm, even with winter sports facilities so close at hand? Yes – if you follow the Bischofalp snowshoe trail! Just above the tree line, this easily navigable trail gives you direct views of the circle of 3,000-meter peaks around Elm and the famous Martinsloch rock window.
5 km320 m320 m2h 40mTour published by:
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| S6 (8m) | |
| 541 (25m) | |
| GB (7m) | |
Plenty of sunshine, magnificent countryside, and panoramic views of the Leistchamm, the jagged Churfirsten, and the Toggenburg are among the highlights the trail from Arvenbüel to Vorder Höhi has to offer. After snowshoeing through sparse forest and over snowy Alpine meadows, the cosy, little mountain inn invites you to relax and refuel.
9 km520 m520 m4h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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The Egg-Rör Trail leads through snowy forests, wintery Beerenbach, and through a natural landscape that is home to a variety of wild animals. The Glarner Alps provide the imposing backdrop.
5 km280 m280 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| S25 (11m) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
This snowshoe tour is made to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Niederurnertäli valley in winter. The snow-covered Alpine meadows, gnarled maple trees and stunning views of the Glarus region in this glacier valley are very appealing.
6 km380 m380 m3h 15mTour published by:
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| S6 (13m) | |
| 512 (4m) | |
| PB (10m) | |
Experience winter on snowshoes in Europe's oldest wildlife conservation area: the Freiberg Kärpf. This easy tour across meadows and through forests takes you to the Mettmenalp pasture area (1,600 m.a.s.l.) with Lake Garichti.
2 km80 m80 m55mTour published by:
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| S6 (8m) | |
| 554 (40m) | |
| LKM (4m) | |
Trudge over the wonderful Gössigenhöchi, the view wanders into the Thur valley and from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich: The tour from the elevated health resort Hemberg to Ennetbühl is right up the street of those who like untouched landscapes. Your constant companion is the Säntis, the highest mountain in the Alpstein region.
9 km660 m740 m5h 15mTour published by:
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| S6 (30m) | |
| VAE (10m) | |
| 780 (18m) | |
This scenic snowshoe trail leads at a leisurely pace from Panüöl down to Prodalp. Always in plain view: the impressive mountain panorama of Sarganserland. The snowshoe tour through idyllic winter scenery is ideal for beginners.
4 km90 m320 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| S6 (13m) | |
| IR35 (18m) | |
| 441 (18m) | |
| 2794 (7m) | |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4 km100 m460 m1h 50mTour published by:
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At the top of Atzmännig, an exciting ridge trail between the Toggenburg and the Zurich Oberland with views over the rolling Alpine foothills awaits snowshoers.
7 km320 m680 m3h 30mTour published by:
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| S25 (11m) | |
| S17 (13m) | |
| 630 (39m) | |
