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Hiking : Klausenstrasse - Glarus Süd

Switzerland Glarus Glarus Süd

This challenging hiking route takes you along the Klausenstrasse in Glarus Süd, covering a distance of 7.434 kilometers with an elevation gain of 528 meters. The estimated duration for this hike is around 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Starting off, you will find a parking area right at the trailhead, allowing for easy access to the route. As you begin your trek, you will come across a drinking water point approximately 1.82 kilometers into the hike, providing a refreshing opportunity to refill your water supply.

Throughout the journey, you will encounter various points of interest. At the beginning of the trail, just 0.01 kilometers in, there is a water source. Continuing onward, around 3.72 kilometers into the hike, another water spot is available for hikers. Additionally, at 0.03 kilometers from the start, a memorial site stands as a point of reflection during the hike.

Further along the route, at approximately 2.99 kilometers from the beginning, you will find the Rietstöckli peak, offering panoramic views for those willing to venture off the trail a bit. Near the peak, an information point called Urnerboden Grenzstein provides insights into the area's history and significance.

As you make your way back, a parking area at 0.03 kilometers from the start offers a convenient spot to conclude your hike. It is advisable to bring an adequate supply of water, as well as check the weather forecast before embarking on this challenging yet rewarding journey.