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 (08:46) | |
| S25 (27m) | |
| Linthal Braunwaldbahn (09:13) |
| Linthal Braunwaldbahn (Talst.) (09:25) | |
| 2840 (7m) | |
| Braunwald (09:32) |
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 (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (09:37) |
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 (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (10m) | |
| Unterterzen (09:10) |
| Unterterzen (Talstation) (09:13) | |
| 2790 (20m) | |
| Flumserberg Tannenboden (09:33) |
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 (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 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 (08:46) | |
| S25 (8m) | |
| Schwanden GL (08:54) |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof (09:28) | |
| 541 (25m) | |
| Elm, Sportbahnen (09:53) |
| Elm (Talstation) (09:54) | |
| GB (7m) | |
| Empächli (10:01) |
Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8km140m140m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (27m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:27) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (10:05) |
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 (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (38m) | |
| Landquart (09:38) |
| Landquart (09:45) | |
| S1 (8m) | |
| Grüsch (09:53) |
| Grüsch, Bahnhof (09:57) | |
| 201 (12m) | |
| Seewis Dorf, Bühelstrasse (10:09) |
The ascent to Osteregg and Zimmermannslauftegg is not the easiest. But once you reach the top, the effort is soon forgotten. A stunning view stretching from the Appenzell hills all the way to Lake Constance is your reward.
11km580m580m4h 15mTour published by:
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| Uznach (09:14) |
| Uznach (09:17) | |
| VAE (29m) | |
| Herisau (09:46) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 180 (5m) | |
| Herisau, Langelen (09:53) |
| Herisau Wilen (10:00) | |
| S23 (13m) | |
| Urnäsch (10:13) |
The burbling Turnigla brook, the Flem gorge, snow-covered fields, the mystical forest around Bot la Cresta hill – and, of course, charming Cresta Lake keep the winter hikers fascinated along their way.
5km120m120m1h 30mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Glarus (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:00) | |
| IR35 (48m) | |
| Chur (09:48) |
| Chur, Postautostation (09:57) | |
| 81 (19m) | |
| Trin, Mulin (10:16) |
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 (08:44) | |
| S6 (43m) | |
| Rapperswil SG (09:27) |
| Rapperswil SG (09:36) | |
| S40 (27m) | |
| Biberbrugg (10:03) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (10:10) | |
| 507 (7m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Erste Altmatt (10:17) |
