Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Glarus by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Glarus to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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A family favourite in Braunwald: this easy and enjoyable hike runs through the enchanted forests of the Glarus mountain village with no challenging inclines.
7km
220m
220m
2h 25mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (23m) | |
| Linthal Braunwaldbahn |
| Linthal Braunwaldbahn (Talst.) | |
| (7m) | |
| Braunwald |
Take it easy on the Weissenberge, the sun terrace of the Sernf Valley. This leisurely winter hike to Schiben is a perfect way to enjoy the tranquillity of nature and the views of the Elm mountains and the upper valley.
4km180m180m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Matt, Dorf |
| Matt (Seilbahn) | |
| (4m) | |
| Weissenberge |
The winter hiking path to Seebenalp offers a fantastic view to Churfirsten and Walensee. At the destination three mountain lakes lined by fir trees form a mystical scenery.
8km320m320m2h 45mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke | |
| (10m) | |
| Unterterzen |
| Unterterzen (Talstation) | |
| (15m) | |
| Flumserberg Tannenboden |
The Tschingelhörner, the famous “Martin’s Hole” and the Tectonic Arena Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site at a glance – experience all this on the Hengstboden-Weg winter hike.
4km200m200m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof | |
| (25m) | |
| Elm, Sportbahnen |
| Elm (Talstation) | |
| (7m) | |
| Empächli |
This winter hike leads from the Arvenbüel through magical winter landscapes to the Vorder Höhi. It always offers impressive panoramic views: over the Toggenburg, the Alpstein, the Churfirsten and the Leistkamm.
8km360m360m2h 55m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Glarus | |
| (11m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd | |
| (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven |
In summer and autumn, a popular nature paradise, in winter by far the sunniest winter hiking trail – a hike to the Hinter Höhi is well worth it at any time of the year.
4km160m160m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (11m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd | |
| (17m) | |
| Amden, Dorf |
| Amden (Talstat. Niederschlag) | |
| (15m) | |
| Niederschlag |
Trudge downhill on the sunny side, through the enchanting, silent landscape of Wolzenalp. Views of the Alpstein and Toggenburg mountains are your constant companions along the groomed trail.
5km60m420m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (30m) | |
| Uznach |
| Uznach | |
| (10m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil | |
| (15m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St. Johann |
The winter hiking from Prodalp to the Alp Panüöl offers a spectacular view to Sarganserland and Spitzmeilen. Thanks to the southern orientation the sun can be fully enjoyed.
4km240m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (11m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke | |
| (21m) | |
| Flums |
| Flums, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Flumserberg, Tannenheim |
| Flumserberg Tannenheim | |
| (7m) | |
| Prodalp |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (37m) | |
| Pfäffikon SZ |
| Pfäffikon SZ | |
| (25m) | |
| Rothenthurm |
The scenery around “Seewis” is charming all year round. The winter is most spectacular in the „Islatal“ where you find a winter wonderland of snow and ice.
7km190m190m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Glarus | |
| (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke |
| Ziegelbrücke | |
| (38m) | |
| Landquart |
| Landquart, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Seewis Dorf, Bühelstrasse |
