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View of Lake Walen (Walensee) – View from Hirzli loop from Niederurnen

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View of Lake Walen (Walensee) – View from Hirzli loop from Niederurnen

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View of Lake Walen (Walensee) – View from Hirzli loop from Niederurnen

06:52

15.1km

1,210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.81 km for 1.12 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 km

Animal Sculpture Trail Glarus

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Steep start, for families can also be abbreviated and only go the sculptures way

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4.28 km

View of the Glarus Mountains

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6.41 km

View of Lake Walen (Walensee)

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It's quite something when you can see so far from the summit.

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6.44 km

View from Hirzli

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Today was my first time on the Hirzli and I was thrilled by this sensational view.

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6.80 km

Ridge Trail from Hirzli to Planggenstock

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The beautiful ridge path leads from Hirzli over the Planggenstock; if you are in good shape you can extend it to the Stockberg via Siebnen.

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7.59 km

Planggenstock

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On the Planggenstock you do not have exactly the same beautiful view of the Walensee as from the Hirzli. But otherwise it is just as beautiful and on the Planggenstock …

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9.13 km

View of the Glarus Mountains

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10.6 km

Mountain restaurant

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I received a very friendly welcome after my hike.
The food came very quickly and the rösti were perfectly prepared.

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

5.40 km

1.86 km

1.30 km

820 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

4.38 km

1.66 km

1.40 km

652 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

21°C

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View of Lake Walen (Walensee) – View from Hirzli loop from Niederurnen

Animal Sculpture Trail Glarus

View of the Glarus Mountains

View of Lake Walen (Walensee)

View from Hirzli

Ridge Trail from Hirzli to Planggenstock

Planggenstock

View of the Glarus Mountains

Mountain restaurant

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