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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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.
4 km
180 m
180 m
1h 25mTour published by:
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| S6 (8m) | |
| 541 (15m) | |
| LMW (4m) | |
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.
4 km200 m200 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| S6 (8m) | |
| 541 (25m) | |
| GB (7m) | |
A family favourite in Braunwald: this easy and enjoyable hike runs through the enchanted forests of the Glarus mountain village with no challenging inclines.
7 km220 m220 m2h 25mTour published by:
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| S25 (27m) | |
| 2840 (7m) | |
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.
8 km360 m360 m2h 55m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| S25 (11m) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
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.
4 km160 m160 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| S6 (13m) | |
| 650 (17m) | |
| SL (15m) | |
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.
8 km320 m320 m2h 45mTour published by:
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| S6 (13m) | |
| IR35 (10m) | |
| 2790 (20m) | |
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.
7 km50 m50 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| S25 (37m) | |
| VAE (25m) | |
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.
5 km60 m420 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| S25 (11m) | |
| S17 (13m) | |
| S4 (11m) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
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.
4 km240 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| S6 (13m) | |
| IR35 (18m) | |
| 441 (18m) | |
| 2794 (7m) | |
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.
8 km140 m140 m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| S6 (13m) | |
| IR35 (27m) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
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