Hirzli-Rundweg
Overview
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Distance 7 km
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Duration 3 h 10 min
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Ascent 660 m
Intro
This tour leads from the most rewarding Glarner Unterland mountain; with stupendous panorama views over the Linthebene and the Zurich and Walensee lakes. On a clear day, views extend even as far as the Black Forest and environs.
Description
Starting point for this hike is the Niederurnen-Morgenholz mountain station (980m). And the approximately 10-minute cable car ride to Tàli not only facilitates the way to Täli, but supports inhabitants with a year-round connection to the village. At the top you find yourself in the Niederurnen Alpine valley and a beautifully relaxing spot for people of all ages. From Zurich the Niederurnen Täli as the locals call it, is practically the first place of Alpine character. A particular fact of interest is that the Hirzli is composed of sedimentary rocks – sedimentary rocks being naturally of either mechanical or chemical origin; as those found earlier on the seabed.
The Hirzli and the Plnggenstock are best ascended in the early morning, or in the pre-summer season and autumn. And the Hirzli and Plaggenstock can easily be combined over Grat if you don’t suffer from giddiness at certain heights.
A steep climb leads to Schwinfärch – and here we find ourselves on part of the Niederurnen sculpture path – where original wood figures cut with an electric saw by forest-keeper Thomas Jud, further enhance the scenic path. The established Robinson playground on the descent to Mettmen, with blockhouse, fire place for grilling and children’s cable rope-ride makes all efforts of getting here worthwhile. And hunger and thirst are appeased in the cordial Restaurant Hirzli.
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
| Start location |
Niederurnen (Morgenholz)
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| Destination |
Niederurnen (Morgenholz)
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
660 m
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| Descent |
660 m
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| Distance |
7 km
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| Duration |
3 h 10 min
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| Duration back |
3 h 10 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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