Over the Schlierengrat

Tip
10.37 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 3:20 h
  • 10.37 km
  • 419 m
  • 419 m
  • 1,397 m
  • 1,718 m
  • 321 m
  • Start: Restaurant Langis
  • Destination: Restaurant Langis

The wonderful circular route in the largest moorland area of Switzerland impresses with its views and diverse plant life. 

Because of the moorland area, this route has some very wet sections. It is recommended to undertake the hike after longer dry periods. In bad weather and wet conditions, difficult terrain must be expected.

From the Langis mountain hotel, the path leads over a small hill to Schwendi-Kaltbad. The path then rises straight ahead, passing the Andresen hut and through the forest up to the Schlierengrat to the Bärnerstig. From there, the Schlierengrat heads northwards in gentle ups and downs through blueberry bushes and past gnarled pines and spruces. After about three-quarters of an hour of hiking, you reach the signpost indicating the descent to Rosenwang. From there, the hiking trail leads down to Rorersmatt, where there is a change of direction towards the south. Over Bärzopf, a pasture path leads through a stream ditch over flat moors down to the Schlierental road. Finally, the path follows the Große Schliere, passing several fire pits to Schwendi Kaltbad. Numerous refreshments await at the mountain restaurant Schwendi – Kaltbad. Over the slight hill, the route returns along the edge of protected moor biotopes back to Langis.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, turn into Schwanderstrasse at the roundabout at the village exit and follow it to Langis. The post bus only runs on weekends.
Laings is easily accessible by car or post bus. You can retrieve the current timetable using the search term "Langis".

Author

Obwalden Tourismus

Organization

Obwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The mountain restaurant Schwendi-Kaltbad is located in the wild romantic Schlierental in a charming alpine landscape at 1444 m above sea level in the Langis-Glaubenberg area. Schwendi-Kaltbad is known for its grill and cheese specialties.

Safety guidelines

Because of the moorland area, this route has some very wet sections. It is recommended to undertake the hike after longer dry periods. In bad weather and wet conditions, difficult terrain must be expected.

Nearby

Contact

Over the Schlierengrat
6063 Schwendi