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In the Canada-like Oberseetal valley, a family-friendly circular trail with some great views leads through a picturesque landscape with pinewood forests and lush meadows.

Description

Lake Obersee, the start and endpoint of this hike, is located in a beautiful valley above Näfels. Looking across the crystal-clear lake toward the Glarus Prealps, one almost feels like being in British Columbia. The area is especially popular among families and anglers. Along a mountain trail the path initially leads through the Niederseewald forest; after which you cross a spruce forest before the climb on a gravel road leading to the Lochberg. The gently sloping path leads past the permanently inhabited mountain farming heights on to Näfelserberg. Now, without tracks, the path leads over the meadow to the edge of the forest. From there on, a track leads the way on through the woods to the Alp Enziunen – one of the last two Alps in Glarus, on which Ziger (soft cheese specialty) is still in production. After the alpine meadow, a climb then leads to Sööli Stäfeli, highest point of the hike.

The climb up to Stäfeli is well rewarded at the sight of beautiful dry meadows and a large number of diverse plant species. On the other hand, a wonderful panorama overlooking the Wildasyl Rauti Troos – a large ten square-meter nature reserve existing since 1912 – and the highest Näfels summit, namely the Rautispitz, make this a most rewarding scenic journey. The trail then continues, in relatively constant manner, on through dry meadows to the haymaking huts in Geeren, followed by a gentle descent to the «Vorder Ahornen» holiday homes settlement. As you make your way down, here you have attractive views of the Bockmattli, Plattenberg, Schyberg and striking Brünnelistock mountains.

The further descent is made on the Alpstrasse via Ällenboden with the final stretch before reaching Alp Obersee. Alpine cheese is produced on the Obersee tableland that one can acquire straight from the source (except from July until mid-August, when the Alpine dwellers are on the upper Rauti tableland). Underway you come across numerous information boards and a playground with barbecue. But also at the end of the hike, on the terrace of the Obersee mountain restaurant, you can enjoy a refreshment with wonderful views of the lake.

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
Näfels, Obersee
Destination
Näfels, Obersee
Ascent
660 m
Descent
660 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
3 h 45 min
Duration back
3 h 45 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Medium
Theme
Along Water, To an alp
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

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Quick Facts

Route number

No. 823

Distance

11 km

Duration

3 h 45 min

Ascent

660 m

Travel information: Näfels

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