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Glattalp pass hike

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Schwyzer Wanderwege

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The wild karst fields and the barren expanses impress on this hike. From the canton of Glarus to the canton of Schwyz: an interplay of culture and nature.

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Distance 12 km

4:00 h

477 m

523 m

2,154 m

1,860 m

The starting point is the mountain station of the Kombibahn Gumen above Braunwald. The path first climbs gently; after half an hour it gets steeper and goes uphill towards Bützi (2,155 m above sea level). It is worth looking back here to take a last look into the Glarus region. Ahead lies the highlight: the march through the largest karst fields in Switzerland straight to Erigsmatt.

Attention: Karst formations are rugged rock formations with many channels, cracks, and holes. Walking through this unique karst area requires your full concentration.

From Erigsmatt, the route leads over alpine meadows and along the edge of the karst fields to the Charetal hut. In the mountain summer, over 1,000 sheep graze here. We cross the valley and climb towards Grossbodenkreuz. Those who want to enjoy the full 360-degree panorama take a short detour to the Pfaff viewpoint. From there you can see the Glattalpsee beautifully. Now it is not far to the Glattalpbahn.

Author’s recommendation

Stay overnight at the SAC hut Glattalp or the mountain guesthouse Glattalp and the next day go on foot instead of by train to the valley floor in Sahli.

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Schwyz Tourismus AG

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2,154 m

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1,860 m

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Berggasthaus Gumen, Braunwald
Charetalphütte, 1'873 m.ü.M.
Mountain Inn Sahli-Alp
SAC cottage Glattalp
Mountain inn Glattalp

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The transport capacity of the Glattalpbahn is limited. Waiting times may occur.

Roadbook

In Braunwald, after about a 15-minute walk you reach the Burstberg station. The Kombibahn Gumen takes you up to 1900 meters, where you can start your route.

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Gumenbahn Talstation
Gumenbahn Bergstation
Berggasthaus Gumen, Braunwald
Charetalphütte, 1'873 m.ü.M.
Mountain Inn Sahli-Alp
SAC cottage Glattalp
Mountain inn Glattalp

Public transport

Direct train connections from Zürich HB to Linthal-Braunwaldbahn. With connection to the funicular to Braunwald.

Or: By train to Schwyz. By bus to Bisisthal. And by the Glattalpbahn to Glattalp.

Directions

From Zürich in about 70 minutes or from Chur / Sargans via motorways (A3) to exit Niederurnen (no. 44); then main road towards Glarus / Klausen (about 30 km to the valley station Linthal)

Or: First go to Schwyz, then towards Muotathal. From there to Bisisthal.

Parking

Parking spaces as well as camper places are available in the parking lot at the valley station of the Braunwaldbahn in Linthal.

Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Glattalpbahn.

Coordinates

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2'717'670E 1'201'723N

46.956161, 8.984610

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46°57'22.2"N 8°59'04.6"E

UTM

32T 498829 5200292

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

12 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

477 m

Descent

523 m

Highest point

2,154 m

Lowest point

1,860 m

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