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Loop Trails in Glarus

The directory currently contains 13 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Glarus. Their average mapped distance is 6.1 km and average recorded ascent is 380 m (1,247 ft); the longest route in the set is 12.6 km.

This subset represents 25% of the 53 quality-checked routes in Glarus. Its average distance is 6.1 km, compared with 12.5 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 380 m (1,247 ft), versus 808 m (2,651 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set is classified as a loop and returns to its starting area. A loop can still reuse part of the same path. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 0 (0%) are rated hard or expert, and 13 (100%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

4.3 km

Holzflue-Rundweg

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

349 m

Nussbüel-Weg

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

6 recorded loops

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Braunwald
Moderate

Panoramaweg Braunwald

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
9.0 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
588 m
Typical duration
2 hr 46 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Hirzli - Linthebene
Moderate

Hirzli-Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
7.4 km
/ 4.6 mi
Elevation gain
749 m
Typical duration
2 hr 40 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Ahornen-Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
10.6 km
/ 6.6 mi
Elevation gain
690 m
Typical duration
3 hr 14 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Holzflue-Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
375 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Kunsthaus Glarus
Moderate

Glarus-Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
10.0 km
/ 6.2 mi
Elevation gain
405 m
Typical duration
2 hr 41 min
  • Waymarked route
Nussbüel
Moderate

Nussbüel-Weg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
7.6 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
349 m
Typical duration
2 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Seerundweg Klöntal

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
12.6 km
/ 7.8 mi
Elevation gain
557 m
Typical duration
3 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Schwammhöchi Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Weissenberge-Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
189 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Grundkopf Rundwanderweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
187 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Riesenwaldweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
104 m
Typical duration
37 min
Moderate

Chärpfbrugg Rundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
6.7 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
529 m
Typical duration
2 hr 11 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Seerundweg

Glarus · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
133 m
Typical duration
36 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Panoramaweg BraunwaldGlarus9.0 km588 m2 hr 46 minModerateJune to October
Hirzli-RundwegGlarus7.4 km749 m2 hr 40 minModerateApril to October
Ahornen-RundwegGlarus10.6 km690 m3 hr 14 minModerateApril to October
Holzflue-RundwegGlarus4.3 km375 m1 hr 28 minModerateJune to October
Glarus-RundwegGlarus10.0 km405 m2 hr 41 minModerateApril to October
Nussbüel-WegGlarus7.6 km349 m2 hr 6 minModerateApril to October
Seerundweg KlöntalGlarus12.6 km557 m3 hr 28 minModerateApril to October
Schwammhöchi RundwegGlarus2.7 km81 m41 minModerateApril to October
Weissenberge-RundwegGlarus2.8 km189 m52 minModerateApril to October
Grundkopf RundwanderwegGlarus1.7 km187 m38 minModerateApril to October

Panoramaweg Braunwald, Hirzli-Rundweg, Ahornen-Rundweg currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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