UNESCO Geo-Phenomena Trail on Kerenzerberg

From Talalpsee, the geological theme trail climbs through forest and across open pastures to Fronalppass. Along the way, folds, faults and thrusts tell the story of how the Glarus mountains were formed.

From the Habergschwänd stop, the UNESCO Geo-Phenomena Trail on Kerenzerberg begins by the mountain inn of the same name. The hiking trail initially descends through forest to Talalpsee, the lowest point on the route. The long climb begins directly by the lake.

The route now continues on a mountain trail. It emerges from the forest onto open pastures and reveals the geological structures of mountain formation in the Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site: thrusts, folds and faults are the central theme of the geology trail. Spaneggsee lies a little off the route, while the trail continues to gain elevation. After just under three hours, Fronalppass is reached at around 1,830 m. Shortly afterwards, near Färistock, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,850 m.

From the highest point, the mountain trail descends across open slopes and later returns to the forest. As there is no public transport connection directly at the finish, the nearest stop, Fronalp (GL), Unter Stafel, is around 900 m away. After around three and a half hours, the hike ends at Meieli at just under 1,600 m.