The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Glarus
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Last updated: October 7, 2025
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With the e-bike I would go up via Klöntalersee. You can ride anything there, except maybe one or two short steep sections where you can lose grip depending …
With the e-bike I would go up via Klöntalersee. You can ride anything there, except maybe one or two short steep sections where you can lose grip depending …
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Significantly better condition of the road to the Pragel Pass: If you don't want to cross the pass, I recommend the ascent from Glarus, as it offers several advantages compared …
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The Richetli Pass is 2,261 meters above sea level and connects the towns of Linthal and Elm. The views of the surrounding peaks are truly amazing. The pass represents the …
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The climb to Rossweidhöchi is long and steep - but all the more varied. At the beginning you quickly gain altitude on the asphalted serpentines and the view of Lake …
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From here, the climb is on the north side and in the shade, it must be expected early in the year with snow
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Upward sliding distance (approx. 20-30 min.), You don't actually have to carry the bike. A lot can be driven downhill. The hiking trail is longer in the snow and more …
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In countless hairpin bends, the road winds up to the pass and on the other side just as curvy back down. On the way you can enjoy breathtaking views from almost anywhere.
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Here the gravel road crosses from Oberblegisee and Bächistübli. Both routes are steep to drive, from the Bächistübli over the hiking path to the Oberblegisee (push and carry route) rather than over this point!
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You have the route to yourself.
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S1 parade trail! Wonderful views, partly a little steep down, but actually very feasible. But I don't have to go up here (as an organic biker)!
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