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Vorder Glärnisch

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Phenomenal viewpoint in the Glarus region
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This route offers a dream view over the Klöntal, the Linth valley, and Glarus, which can be enjoyed after an extraordinary ascent.

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Distance 8.9 km

7:00 h

1,323 m

1,316 m

2,327 m

1,052 m

Behind Saggberg can be reached by a leisurely half-hour forest walk from the Rhodannenberg postbus stop. Following the stream, the path leads to the Gleiter, which offers the most varied part of the hike. Thanks to wire ropes, the exposed spots can be navigated well. In the Glärnischplanggen, however, the route becomes arduous due to the steep and scree-covered slopes. The summit view rewards the efforts.

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The Klöntal lake offers the opportunity to cool down after the route.

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2,327 m

Lowest point

1,052 m

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Forested/wild trail

979 m

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7.5 km

Road

287 m

Secured trail

206 m

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Surefootedness and good footwear are essential.

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Hinter Saggberg - Gleiter - Glärnischplanggen - Vorder Glärnisch - Glärnischplanggen - Gleiter - Hinter Saggberg

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Directions

From the Niederunen motorway exit, go straight into the valley towards Glarus. In Netstal, shortly after the bridge, turn right and go up via Riedern to the lake. Once at the top near the Rhodannenberg hotel, turn left and go up to the starting point.

Coordinates

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2'720'109E 1'210'083N

47.030908, 9.018852

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47°01'51.3"N 9°01'07.9"E

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32T 501432 5208599

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Backpack with provisions and weather protection clothing, good footwear, optionally trekking poles, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

8.9 km

Duration

7:00 h

Ascent

1,323 m

Descent

1,316 m

Highest point

2,327 m

Lowest point

1,052 m

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