The Best Trails in Glarus (Switzerland)

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Photo of Kies - Geisserplatz - Rossgletti - Unteres Börtli - Mettmen Staumauer (stausee garichti) - Naturfreundehaus - Kies Photo of Obersee - Breitchamm Photo of Sulzberg - Twiren - Klöntalersee
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  • Obersee - Breitchamm

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Oberlochegg, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    carles.oro
    with marta.ferrer
    Distance
    10.50mi
    Elevation +
    3540f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofObersee - Breitchamm Photo ofObersee - Breitchamm Photo ofObersee - Breitchamm

    Our first visit to Glarus we decided to go in Obersee. The landscape is quite nice and the quality and quantity of snow was nice (even with the high temperatures that we are heaving). The route starts with a kind of fla...

    I will like to come back again! :D
    marta.ferrer

  • Sulzberg - Twiren - Klöntalersee

    Hiking
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    near Klöntal, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    13.39mi
    Elevation +
    4531f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSulzberg - Twiren - Klöntalersee Photo ofSulzberg - Twiren - Klöntalersee Photo ofSulzberg - Twiren - Klöntalersee

    - NOTE: Several streams must be crossed between the waterfalls, careful if it's melting season and they carry a large volume of water - NOTE: Road to Silberen is closed from Monday to Friday, only open Saturday and Sund...

  • Tierfed - Fridolinshütte - Löcher

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    near Tierfehd, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    15.86mi
    Elevation +
    6631f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofTierfed - Fridolinshütte - Löcher Photo ofTierfed - Fridolinshütte - Löcher Photo ofTierfed - Fridolinshütte - Löcher

    - Popular area, quite busy - The parking lot is large but may be full - There may be a long queue for the cable car

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  • Schwyz: Wägitalersee - Mutteristock - Oberalp

    Hiking
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    near Chängel, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    4580f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofSchwyz: Wägitalersee - Mutteristock - Oberalp Photo ofSchwyz: Wägitalersee - Mutteristock - Oberalp Photo ofSchwyz: Wägitalersee - Mutteristock - Oberalp

    - Very well signalized route with paint marks on rocks. - The last part to ascend the Mutteristock summit gets longer than expected, around 60 minutes. Same for the return. The path is difficult, not recommended with we...

    Der Abstieg ist sehr steinig und steil. Vorallem die ab Otterenboden
    Chugi

  • Klöntalersee

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    near Rhodannenberg, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    1237f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofKlöntalersee Photo ofKlöntalersee Photo ofKlöntalersee

    An easy 2 hour walk without altitude change over mainly gravel trail. On a sunny day, the walk enjoys fantastic mountain views while you walk through lovely forests. Park at Rhodannenberg, walk to Plätz (or Vorauen), and...

  • Rhodannenberg - Klöntal

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    near Rhodannenberg, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Jhosse A. ZM
    Distance
    4.82mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRhodannenberg - Klöntal Photo ofRhodannenberg - Klöntal Photo ofRhodannenberg - Klöntal

    Flat route for everyone, point to point with Public transport in start and finish. Around the finish point are some interesting places, one waterfall easy to reach in 15 min walking and also the end of the lake, where y...

  • Glarus to Schwyz via Klöntal, Pragelpass and Muotathal

    Trail Running
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    near Glarus, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    31.79mi
    Elevation +
    5758f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGlarus to Schwyz via Klöntal, Pragelpass and Muotathal Photo ofGlarus to Schwyz via Klöntal, Pragelpass and Muotathal Photo ofGlarus to Schwyz via Klöntal, Pragelpass and Muotathal

    This is quite a runnable stretch. The 50+ km were done in 5h 38 min of moving time. Leaving Glarus the path meanders a little bit around houses and plots of land so one has to pay a attention. After leaving the inhabi...

  • Linthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg

    Trail Running
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    near Linthal, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.62mi
    Elevation +
    4524f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLinthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg Photo ofLinthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg Photo ofLinthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg

    Pretty but steep route I am using the Schweizmobil GPS we followed rather than actual as the GPS failed when confronted with steep cliff walls. There 3 or 4 streams to replenish water. Done 15.5.2020. There were...

  • Elm to Sargans via Foopass

    Trail Running
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    near Elm, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    24.56mi
    Elevation +
    5830f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofElm to Sargans via Foopass Photo ofElm to Sargans via Foopass Photo ofElm to Sargans via Foopass

    The terrain is pretty easy with one exception. It follows route 1, Via Alpina. I did it in reverse order because the weather forecast suggested storms in afternoon. Pretty much all the hikers coming in opposite dir...

  • Murg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock

    Trail Running
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    near Filzbach, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.43mi
    Elevation +
    6781f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMurg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock Photo ofMurg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock Photo ofMurg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock

    Very pretty and recommendable trail run, even on a cloudy rainy day (22.8.2020) Start in car park of Filzbach (free). We followed signs for Talalpsee Just before Talalpsee we caught route 73 (Sardona-Welterbe-We...

  • Braunwald - Kantongrenze (Urnerboden)

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    near Braunwald, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    61dewi
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    1362f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBraunwald - Kantongrenze (Urnerboden) Photo ofBraunwald - Kantongrenze (Urnerboden) Photo ofBraunwald - Kantongrenze (Urnerboden)

    Braunwald (funicular station) - Kantongrenze (bus stop) Started with coffee at the kiosk by the funicular station. There’s a steep uphill section through the forest between km3.4 and km3.7 made more difficult by a ...

  • Näfels Obersee Ahornen Rundweg

    Trail Running
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    near Näfels, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.76mi
    Elevation +
    4222f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNäfels Obersee Ahornen Rundweg Photo ofNäfels Obersee Ahornen Rundweg Photo ofNäfels Obersee Ahornen Rundweg

    Start in Näfels train station Uncomplicated run-hike up to the plateau where Obersee lake is Then follow the signs for route 823 (Ahornen Rundweg), until at some point you will veer to the left to go down into Näfe...

  • Linthal Ziegelbrücke - Alpine Panorama route 4

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Stachelberg Bad, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.50mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLinthal Ziegelbrücke - Alpine Panorama route 4 Photo ofLinthal Ziegelbrücke - Alpine Panorama route 4 Photo ofLinthal Ziegelbrücke - Alpine Panorama route 4

    It follows the Bike Route 4 signs - Alpine Panorama from Linthal to Ziegelbrücke Done on a foldable Brompton. Combination of asphalt and very tightly packed gravel where even road bikes could go with some minor dis...

  • Bödmerenwald + Silberen 'figure of 8'

    Trail Running
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    near Richisau, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.63mi
    Elevation +
    4439f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBödmerenwald + Silberen 'figure of 8' Photo ofBödmerenwald + Silberen 'figure of 8' Photo ofBödmerenwald + Silberen 'figure of 8'

    Drive to Pragelpass The route is a "figure of eight" with some minor section that you will run twice. It aims to show most of two classical routes from Pragelpass - Bödmerenwald (original forest allowed to live/re...

  • Linthal to Elm via Richetlipass (Via Alpina) plus extra

    Trail Running
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    near Stachelberg Bad, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    24.82mi
    Elevation +
    4167f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLinthal to Elm via Richetlipass (Via Alpina) plus extra Photo ofLinthal to Elm via Richetlipass (Via Alpina) plus extra Photo ofLinthal to Elm via Richetlipass (Via Alpina) plus extra

    This is a day section of the Via Alpina Route 1, with an added valley return to Schwanden Until Elm you need to just follow signs for Route 1 (it is mostly mountain path, red, white markings, with yellow (walking path...

  • Oberunertal Schwandital Niederurnen

    Trail Running
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    near Niederurnen, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.64mi
    Elevation +
    3465f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofOberunertal Schwandital Niederurnen Photo ofOberunertal Schwandital Niederurnen Photo ofOberunertal Schwandital Niederurnen

    Nice gentle mountain run Mostly red/white but without any complication. To note that the last 3 km into Niederurnen are sadly on asphalt. Very good views of Walensee at the highest point 2h45 moving time O...

  • Engi - Oberstafel - Skihütte Mülibachtal

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    near Herenegg, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    jf.vlaemynck
    Distance
    6.54mi
    Elevation +
    3123f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofEngi - Oberstafel - Skihütte Mülibachtal Photo ofEngi - Oberstafel - Skihütte Mülibachtal Photo ofEngi - Oberstafel - Skihütte Mülibachtal

    Very nice hike from Engi to Mülibachtal Skihütte where we spent the night. the way up is quite tough but the second part leads you through very nice landscapes. The cabin owner is really sympathic :)

  • Mettmen Alp

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    near Niedern Stafel, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Amardeep Kaur
    Distance
    5.79mi
    Elevation +
    1191f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMettmen Alp Photo ofMettmen Alp

    Took a gondola up by the dam then walked around. Amazing for a jog, saw some awesome wild flowers and frogs.

  • UNESCO-Weltwerbe Tektonikarena Sardona

    Snowshoe
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    near Niedern, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    MiriamTwaalfhoven
    Distance
    3.76mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofUNESCO-Weltwerbe Tektonikarena Sardona Photo ofUNESCO-Weltwerbe Tektonikarena Sardona

    Chairlift from Flims to Naraus, then walk to Startgels (can also be done via snowshoe trail, but takes longer). Lift to Grauberg, from where we followed the snowshoe trail. When we completed the loop, we continued down t...

  • Braunwald - Nussbuel

    Hiking
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    near Braunwald, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    ggevel
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBraunwald - Nussbuel Photo ofBraunwald - Nussbuel

    Hike over paved path from Braunwald to Nussbuel. Very suited on a rainy day. We didn't make it just to Nussbuel but headed back because of the weather. The small deviation is to the water fall. Mixed forest with maples,...

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