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) |
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 (08:44) | |
| S6 (13m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (21m) | |
| Amden, Dorf (09:25) |
| Amden (Talstat. Niederschlag) (09:28) | |
| SL (15m) | |
| Niederschlag (09:43) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
The mostly flat winter hiking trail leads through the snow-covered high valley of Gonten. The tour through the protected Gontenmoos moorland will captivate you with its unique nature and the numerous "Toobeschopfe" (old peat huts).
5km80m70m1h 25mTour published by:
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The winter hiking trail from the Kronberg summit leads gently downhill to Jakobsbad. Fantastic views of the Säntis and welcoming mountain inns beckon along the way.
8km20m800m2h 30mTour 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 (18m) | |
| Jakobsbad (10:18) |
