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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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.
9km
520m
520m
4h 25m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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.
5km280m280m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (09:37) |
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.
6km380m380m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 512 (4m) | |
| Niederurnen, Ochsenplatz (09:08) |
| Niederurnen (09:30) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| Morgenholz (09:40) |
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.
2km80m80m55mTour published by:
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| Glarus (08:46) | |
| S25 (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL (08:54) |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof (08:58) | |
| 544 (40m) | |
| Kies (Niederental) (09:38) |
| Kies (Talstation) (09:45) | |
| LKM (4m) | |
| Mettmen (09:49) |
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.
6km520m520m3h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Glarus (08:46) | |
| S25 (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL (08:54) |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof (09:28) | |
| 541 (15m) | |
| Matt, Dorf (09:43) |
| Matt (Seilbahn) (09:55) | |
| LMW (4m) | |
| Weissenberge (09:59) |
The snowshoe trail on Pizol leads above the timber line and offers spectacular views to the Alpine panorama and into the Tectonic Arena Sardona. Thanks to the altitude there is most likely a lot of snow.
4km620m10m2h 45mTour published by:
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (30m) | |
| Bad Ragaz (09:30) |
| Bad Ragaz, Bahnhof (09:34) | |
| 456 (22m) | |
| Bad Ragaz, Pizolbahn (09:56) |
| Bad Ragaz Matells (Talst.) (09:58) | |
| GB (15m) | |
| Pardiel (10:13) |
Quietly exploring Appenzell’s rolling countryside: from Schwellbrunn, highest-located village in Ausserrhoden, the trail leads across a ridge with views of the hills, to the Alpstein mountain range with the Säntis Mountain and Lake Constance. Afterwards you delve into the forest and hike downhill.
8km440m440m4h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| Uznach (09:14) |
| Uznach (09:17) | |
| VAE (29m) | |
| Herisau (09:46) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 171 (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf (10:20) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with a spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this round trip leads from Wildhaus up to the high plateau of Gamplüt and the Alp Fros on the foothills of Schafberg at Wildhaus.
4km300m300m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (25m) | |
| Sargans (09:25) |
| Sargans (09:35) | |
| IR13 (9m) | |
| Buchs SG (09:44) |
| Buchs SG, Bahnhof (09:53) | |
| 797 (35m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (10:28) |
Hiking through snow-covered fields up to the Alpenrösli mountain restaurant and back to Klosters Platz. This beautiful snowshoe hike with gorgeous views is a treat both for the eyes and for the palate.
4km320m320m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (38m) | |
| Landquart (09:38) |
| Landquart (09:49) | |
| RE24 (39m) | |
| Klosters Platz (10:28) |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4km100m460m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| Uznach (09:14) |
| Uznach, Bahnhof (09:51) | |
| 630 (39m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (10:30) |
