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Get away from it all: this trail runs from the well-preserved Walser settlement of Weissenberge to the idyllic Stäfeli ski hut, where a spectacular panoramic view over the Sernf Valley awaits.

Description

After a short cable car journey, snowshoe hikers can enjoy a majestic Alpine backdrop and an idyllic winter landscape high above the mountain village of Matt. The snowshoe trail branches off to the left after a short section along the Weissenbergstrasse, passing over gentle slopes via Alp Schiben to the Ängisboden.

The route continues through short forest sections and across open meadows towards Ochsenbüel and the highest point on the hike, the Stäfeli ski hut. As a reward for the climb, the hut on Alp Fittern affords a unique view over the Sernf Valley and the Glarus Alps on the opposite side, including the Gandstock, Hohberg and Charenstock.

The descent leads to the Chegelboden over pleasantly gradual slopes and back to the old Walser settlement, where there are two cosy mountain restaurants with a panoramic view. Weissenberge is known as the sunniest place in the canton inhabited throughout the year. About 25 people live permanently on this terrace on the southern slope of the Gulderstock, approximately 500 metres above the village of Matt.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Matt, Weissenberge
Destination
Matt, Weissenberge
Ascent
520 m
Descent
520 m
Distance
6 km
Duration
3 h 40 min
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
To an alp, With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in one direction
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route...

Map

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Contact

Elm Ferienregion
Obmoss
8767  Elm

Phone  +41 (0)55 642 52 52
info@elm.ch
elm.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 991

Distance

6 km

Duration

3 h 40 min

Ascent

520 m

Travel information: Matt

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