The best walks and hikes in Glarus
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Eastern Switzerland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Glarus to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Glarus is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
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1. Circular lake hike in Klöntal
12.6km
03:36
270m
270m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(88)
784
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2. Muttsee to the highest reservoir in Europe
10.5km
04:55
700m
720m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.7
(62)
389
hikers
3. Ahornenrundweg
10.6km
04:01
510m
510m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(60)
347
hikers
4. Panoramic hike Braunwald in Glarnerland
9.39km
02:53
360m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(48)
331
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5. From Braunwald to the Oberblegi lake
8.61km
02:30
60m
530m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(23)
170
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6. Mürtschental - UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona
16.5km
07:00
830m
1,410m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(35)
302
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7. On the Fronalpstock
6.87km
03:23
630m
630m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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180
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8. Hirzli-Planggenstock circular hike
10.7km
04:30
650m
640m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.5
(37)
174
hikers
9. On the Nüenchamm from Habergschwänd
7.02km
03:30
590m
590m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
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113
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10. From the bear floor to Äugsten and Bi the souls
11.3km
05:40
880m
880m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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