Glaubenberg Bog Trail

  • Tip
  • 5.68 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: medium
  • Great panorama
  • Theme trail
Along the bog trail, visitors of all ages can learn interesting facts about the flora and fauna of the bog at more than twenty stations.

Switzerland’s largest moorland landscape is located above Sarnen in the Glaubenberg-Langis region. The best view of the raised bog is from the Bäerenturm, which stands amidst a canopy of spruce trees. From this platform, you can admire the mosaic of raised bogs, fens, and bog forests. At ten stations along the trail, fascinating stories about the moors await listeners of all ages. You can find more information about the Moor Trail here.

  • 1:30 h
  • 5.68 km
  • 100 m
  • 100 m
  • 1,408 m
  • 1,475 m
  • 67 m
  • Start: Langis Parking Lot
  • Destination: Langis Parking Lot

Good to know

Pavements

Street (46%)
Asphalt (10%)
Trail (44%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Circular trail

  • Nature highlight

  • Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy shoes are recommended

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
Take the Sarnen Nord exit and follow the Glaubenberg Pass Road to the Berghotel Langis.
Parking
Large parking lot at the Berghotel Langis.
Public transportation
Take the train to Sarnen and then the PostBus to Langis.

Additional information

Part of the route (keep left along the way) is also accessible to strollers and wheelchairs.

Author

Obwalden Tourismus

Organization

Obwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Schwendi Kaltbad mountain restaurant serves excellent local delicacies. It's definitely worth a visit!