Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Niederurnertäli Trail
Niederurnen, Morgenholz
- Distance
- 6.0 km
- Duration
- 3:15 h
- Ascent
- 380 m
- Descent
- 380 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
This snowshoe tour is made to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Niederurnertäli valley in winter. The snow-covered Alpine meadows, gnarled maple trees and stunning views of the Glarus region in this glacier valley are very appealing.
The circular snowshoe route starts at the Morgenholz stop above Niederurnen. It climbs across open terrain, gaining most of its elevation over the first two and a half kilometres. The Hirzli mountain restaurant lies slightly off the route. Higher up, the circuit passes close to Planggenstock, the northernmost summit in the canton of Glarus, without reaching its peak. The highest point is just under 1,300 m.
The route then descends into the forest. It passes directly by the Bodenberg-Mettmenriet picnic area before open ground once again alternates with sections of woodland. The six-kilometre circuit involves around 380 metres of elevation gain and takes a good three hours. Towards the end, it continues downhill to the starting point, from where it is only a few steps back to the Morgenholz stop.
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.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. 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.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
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.
Share
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.
