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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful nature trails in Walensee
Thematic Trail
· Weesen
Wali's Magic Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
2 km
2:00 h
131 m
131 m
Completely immerse yourself in a story, climb, play, search for crystals, listen to exciting podcasts about forest animals, and enjoy the view - in Wali's Magic Forest high above Weesen.
Thematic Trail
· Glarus Nord
Schabziger Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
6.7 km
2:24 h
349 m
290 m
All about the famous herb cheese from the "Zigerschlitz"
Thematic Trail
· Glarus Nord
DenkWeg Glarus Nord
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
4.8 km
1:29 h
106 m
106 m
Thinking, puzzling, moving and enjoying - fun for young and old
Thematic Trail
· Heidiland
Alpine and Cultural Trail Schrina
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.5 km
5:00 h
910 m
910 m
On the south side of the Churfirsten, cultural and natural landscapes lie close together and invite you to linger.
Thematic Trail
· Heidiland
Actionbound Nature Trail | Kaliforni Nature and Tree Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
1.5 km
1:00 h
61 m
61 m
A family-friendly themed trail featuring interesting facts about the local nature around Lake Walen. For this outdoor quiz, we recommend downloading the Actionbound app.
Thematic Trail
· Heidiland
Chestnut Path Murg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
3.3 km
1:30 h
190 m
190 m
The easy hike leads through the largest sweet chestnut forest in Switzerland north of the Alps. Along the way, you will find a gorge, an impressive waterfall, and a playground.
Thematic Trail
· Glarus Alps
Schabziger High Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
15.8 km
5:00 h
929 m
1,167 m
Experience this culinary high-altitude hike with unique views far beyond the Linth plain as a short hike during an afternoon or as a multi-hour day hike.
Thematic Trail
· Sardona Tectonic Arena (UNESCO)
UNESCO Geophänomene Trail Kerenzerberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.3 km
3:30 h
769 m
470 m
We invite you to the geology training at the romantic Talalpsee!
Thematic Trail
· Heidiland
Seemore Kids Trail “The Rainbow Crystal” in Walenstadt
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.1 km
0:45 h
5 m
6 m
Discover Walenstadt through play: The Kids Trail features 12 exciting stations with puzzles, challenges, and digital surprises between the village and Lake Walen. Book the trail here!
Thematic Trail
· Sardona Tectonic Arena (UNESCO)
Mürtschental - hike to a natural jewel in the mountains
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.3 km
6:00 h
874 m
1,467 m
On the way in the valley of natural treasures

