The Filzbach DenkWeg is part of the DenkWerkstatt Glarus Nord. Along paths forming a figure 8 and leading through beautiful landscapes, there are 8 stations: 4 oversized puzzle and thinking games and 4 stations around the theme of “mindfulness”.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Panoramarestaurant LihnSeminarhotel Römerturm
Hotel Restaurant Kerenzerberg
Restaurant Löwen Filzbach
Safety information
Strollers: The DenkSchlaufe is well passable with all-terrain strollers, the AchtsamkeitsSchlaufe only partially: The AchtsamkeitsSchlaufe has a 200-meter-long steep ascent on a zig-zag hiking trail, which is not stroller-friendly uphill.
Tips and suggestions
Art on the tree
Along the paths, students of the Kantonsschule Glarus have designed, created and installed small and large artwork under the project title “Art on the Tree”. Those who discover all installations can participate in the DenkWeg competition and win attractive prizes several times a year.
Roadbook
Start well oriented
At the parking lot of the Kerenzerberg sports center is a large info board. All stations are equipped with an individual info board and a Glarner bench for resting. The stations were built with natural materials such as wood and metal.
Station 1: Double Cross
Station 2: Lord of the Rings
Station 3: Thinking Limits
Station 4: Towers of Hanoi
Station 5: Free Space
Station 6: Balance
Station 7: Feeling
Station 8: Hearing
Walking times
- Denk loop: 45 to 60 minutes
- Mindfulness loop: 30 to 45 minutes
- Entire DenkWeg: about 90 minutes
- Times without stops at the stations
Seminarhotel Römerturm
Panoramarestaurant Lihn
Restaurant Löwen Filzbach
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arriving by public transport
By train via Ziegelbrücke or with the S25 directly from Zurich HB to Näfels-Mollis, from there by bus to "Filzbach, Sportzentrum". Good connections are available with the S4 to Mühlehorn, where you change to the bus towards Filzbach-Näfels-Mollis. Also on this line to the bus stop "Filzbach, Sportzentrum".
The canton of Glarus is a member of the OSTWIND fare network; consider purchasing an Ostwind day ticket.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Car
A3, Zurich - Chur, exit 44, Niederurnen/Glarnerland. Turn left in Näfels. Head towards Kerenzerberg to Filzbach. Turn left 300 meters after the gas station (sports center parking lot)
A3, Chur - Zurich, exit 47 Murg/Kerenzerberg. Always follow the direction Kerenzerberg/Filzbach. Coming from Obstalden, drive through Filzbach and turn right at the Kerezenberg sports center onto the large parking lot.
Parking
Parking is available free of charge at the large sports center parking lotCoordinates
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Equipment
Good footwear is beneficial for walking the DenkWeg.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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