Linth-Uferweg
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Hike /Schweiz Mobil

Linth-Uferweg

SchwandenNetstal

Distance
9.0 km
Duration
2:15 h
Ascent
40 m
Descent
110 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Fitness
Easy
Route type
One way

01/ Overview

The route

The route in Canton Glarus takes you from Schwanden to Netstal, through a broad and open valley surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountain scenery. A route offering pure tranquillity and relaxation.

From the Schwanden GL, Bahnhof stop, the route heads north on an almost level path. Shortly after the start, it reaches its highest point at around 520 m; from there, it gradually loses elevation. The yellow-marked hiking trail leads north between houses and open meadows before entering the Aueliwald forest. The Auelichopf barbecue area lies directly on the route.

Beyond the forest, open spaces alternate with built-up areas. At the Bleiche barbecue area, the route meets the Dorfbach stream and follows it downhill through Ennenda. In Glarus, houses dominate the scenery, interspersed with shorter sections away from the marked hiking trail network. The stream remains the guiding thread almost to the end, while the path continues towards Netstal with only minor uphill sections. After around nine kilometres and just over two hours, the route reaches Netstal railway station.

02/ Along the route

What's along the way

Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.

03/ Conditions

Current conditions

What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.

  • How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.

  • How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.

  • How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.

04/ Getting there

Getting there

From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.

Or from

Schwanden · stop 38 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

Mountain
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Valley
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Rain today
Mountain
Valley
Rain

06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
70%
Route length
9.4 km
Hiking trail
70%
Off official trails
30%
Land Cover
Open land
71%
Village
12%
Forest
9%
Water
7%

07/ Snow

Snow on the route

Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.

Snow Info

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.

08/ Export

Take the route with you

Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.

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    Send the link to friends or your hiking group.

  • Export GPX File

    For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.

  • Print Route Sheet

    A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.

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