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Take it easy on the Weissenberge, the sun terrace of the Sernf Valley. This leisurely winter hike to Schiben is a perfect way to enjoy the tranquillity of nature and the views of the Elm mountains and the upper valley.

Description

After a three-and-a-half-minute journey over sheer rocks, the cable car reaches the Weissenberge mountain station – and it’s a completely different world up here. The sunny southern slope above the Glarus village of Matt stretches from 1,266m above sea level to the Gulderstock (2,511m), with a scenic landscape and a scattered Walser settlement in between. From the start, the wide path leads past quaint stables and holiday homes to the Mühlemad fire pit, a good place for a rest with ample seating.

The hiking trail now passes the plain of Schiben and winds gently downhill in broad sweeps to the mountain restaurant Edelwyss. Hikers, snowshoers and sledgers gather on the sun terrace to recharge their batteries as the massif of the Foostock and Fanenstock looms on the other side.

There are two options for the return journey: a comfortable gondola ride back to Matt, or a thrilling toboggan run through the Chrauchbach Gorge.

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
180 m
Descent
180 m
Distance
4 km
Duration
1 h 25 min
Physical requirements
Easy
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/winter-hiking/route-482...

Map

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Contact

Elm Ferienregion
Obmoos
8767  Elm

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

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 482

Distance

4 km

Duration

1 h 25 min

Ascent

180 m

Travel information: Matt

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