Glattalp pass hike
The starting point is the mountain station of the Kombibahn Gumen above Braunwald. The path first climbs gently; after half an hour it gets steeper and goes uphill towards Bützi (2,155 m above sea level). It is worth looking back here to take a last look into the Glarus region. Ahead lies the highlight: the march through the largest karst fields in Switzerland straight to Erigsmatt.
Attention: Karst formations are rugged rock formations with many channels, cracks, and holes. Walking through this unique karst area requires your full concentration.
From Erigsmatt, the route leads over alpine meadows and along the edge of the karst fields to the Charetal hut. In the mountain summer, over 1,000 sheep graze here. We cross the valley and climb towards Grossbodenkreuz. Those who want to enjoy the full 360-degree panorama take a short detour to the Pfaff viewpoint. From there you can see the Glattalpsee beautifully. Now it is not far to the Glattalpbahn.
- 4:00 h
- 12.00 km
- 477 m
- 523 m
- 1,860 m
- 2,154 m
- 294 m
- Start: Mountain station Gumen, 8784 Braunwald (1,906 m)
- Destination: Glattalp (SZ)
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- In Braunwald, after about a 15-minute walk you reach the Burstberg station. The Kombibahn Gumen takes you up to 1900 meters, where you can start your route.
Tour information
Nature highlight
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- We recommend hiking shoes.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
From Zürich in about 70 minutes or from Chur / Sargans via motorways (A3) to exit Niederurnen (no. 44); then main road towards Glarus / Klausen (about 30 km to the valley station Linthal)
Or: First go to Schwyz, then towards Muotathal. From there to Bisisthal.
ParkingParking spaces as well as camper places are available in the parking lot at the valley station of the Braunwaldbahn in Linthal.
Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Glattalpbahn.
Public transportationDirect train connections from Zürich HB to Linthal-Braunwaldbahn. With connection to the funicular to Braunwald.
Or: By train to Schwyz. By bus to Bisisthal. And by the Glattalpbahn to Glattalp.
Additional information
- The transport capacity of the Glattalpbahn is limited. Waiting times may occur.
Author
Schwyz Tourismus AG
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Stay overnight at the SAC hut Glattalp or the mountain guesthouse Glattalp and the next day go on foot instead of by train to the valley floor in Sahli.
