Glarnerland Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Moderate
1.25 h
3.2 k
250m
250m

Short but sporty snowshoe loop with big mountain views and peaceful meadows. Plus an optional 3km sled run after the hike.

Eastern Switzerland

Ahornen Loop Trail at Näfelsee Obersee

Moderate
3.5 h
11 k
560m
560m

Circular trail around pretty alpine meadows, along a lake and a river, and through shady forests, all surrounded by tall mountain peaks.

Eastern Switzerland

Braunwald Winter Hike to Ortstockhaus Hut

Easy
1.25 h
4.1 k
20m
360m

Easy downhill snowshoe hike leading to a mountain restaurant with a sunny terrace and panorama views.

Eastern Switzerland

Glarus Rundweg • Wander through Linth valley

Moderate
3 h
10 k
400m
399m

Delightful wander in the idyllic countryside around Glarus in eastern Switzerland, passing through large grassy meadows with mountain views.

Eastern Switzerland

Amden High Mountain Trail – “Amden Höhenweg”

Moderate
2.5 h
8.5 k
280m
290m

Beautiful high mountain trail for families in the Swiss alps with beautiful panorama views, dense forest, a lush moor, and rolling green hills.

Eastern Switzerland

Elm Snowshoe Hike to Obererbs Ski Hut

Moderate
2 h
5 k
430m
430m

Peaceful snowshoe trail in a quiet valley surrounded by mountains. Loops up to a sunny plateau and mountain hut for lunch.

Eastern Switzerland

Elm “Giant Forest” Theme Trail

Easy
1.5 h
2.6 k
50m
60m

Fun hiking trail for kids with activities, including a giant xylophone, an obstacle course, and small suspension bridge. Plus a playground with trampolines and scooter run.

Legler Mountain Hut • Day hike from Mettmenalp

Challenging
4.5 h
11.8 k
800m
800m

Challenging hike to the popular Leglerhütte, overlooking the mountainous Glarus region of eastern Switzerland.

Braunwald Panorama Trail

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
370m
370m

Hike up and around the Braunwald mountain arena with panorama views.

Eastern Switzerland

Elm Winter Hike to Alpine Restaurant

Moderate
1.2 h
3.5 k
160m
160m

Short winter hike with mountain views to a mountain restaurant, then hike back the same way. Add on a 4 km sled run for more fun.

Eastern Switzerland

Mettmenalp Kärpfbrugg Hike • Circular trail in the Glarnerland mountains

Moderate
2.5 h
7 k
400m
400m

Mountain hike looping through Europe’s oldest wildlife reserve with a dramatic natural land bridge over a raging river.

Eastern Switzerland

Mettmenalp • Easy walk around alpine lake

Easy
2.2 k
50m
30m

Short hike around an alpine reservoir with a beautiful forest and mountain views. The trail has several play stations for kids, picnic areas with fire pits and a restaurant nearby.