All hikes in Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona

The circular trail at Braunwald in Glarus offers uninterrupted views of the high-Alpine mountain chain and an exciting nature experience. Deep green forests, austere rock formations and a captivating panorama invite you to linger.

With the French in pursuit, Suvorov's troops marched southwards in snowfall towards Elm. The easy hike leads to Schwanden alongside the river Linth and then partly above, partly along, the river Sernf via Engi and Matt to Elm.

This hike passes through the Tectonic Arena Sardona world heritage site and offers pristine natural scenery and views into the Linth valley. Parts of this trail are bordered by a grotesque looking former pine forest, which was destroyed by bark beetles.

The eight-hour hike from Weisstannen in St. Gallen to Elm, in the canton of Glarus, offers you magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Tectonic Arena of Sardona.

The ramble from Walenstadt to Quinten beneath the mighty Churfisten mountains commands magnificent views of the Walensee. As the route follows the southern slopes, it is also very popular during the colder seasons.

The Malbun mountain guest house affords superb views to Liechtenstein and the Drei Schwestern massif. Varied, high plateau used for farming, with Kaiserliloch reservoir. Sargans Castle with Folk Museum and exhibition on ore mining.

Embedded in a romantic wild mountain basin lie the three Murg lakes. Brooks, lakes, waterfalls, peat meadows, rockeries and the protected Swiss pine forest reserve by the lowest of the Murg lakes make this round trip an unforgettable nature experience.

5 crystal clear mountain lakes and spectacular views of the Alps of Eastern Switzerland are the highlights of the mountain walk from the Pizolhütte to Gaffia. The 5-lake walk on the Pizol is one of the real classics among mountain walks.

From the former Walser settlement of Weisstannen through the wild Flyschtal Lavtina to the four-waterfalls valley basin of Batöni. From the Heidelpass to the stage destination, views sweep to the Glarner main thrust fault between Ringelspitz and Piz Sardona.

This scenic walk through Freiberg Kärpf, Europe's oldest wildlife reserve, leads across the 50 meter wide Kärpf bridge and along the Garichti lake back to Mettmen.

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.

Splendid views of the ruggedness of the Hinterberg, protected moorland at Chapfensee, the sparse and arid Kleinberg, touristic Flumserberg, Mediterranean Quinten, power and peace in the hotspot of Amden.

The panoramic Braunwald path proposes a unique hiking experience by which you never lose sight of the mountains; although there’s a good chance you may be distracted by the beauty of Alpine flowers and the plant world.

After the Wakker(conservation)prize village of Elm, the nearby Tschingelhoren with the Martinsloch never fails to fascinate on the tour over the Segnapass. On the descent, after the Segnasboden flood plains and moorland, the landscape is increasingly shaped by the Flims rockslide.

This tour affords a unique insight into the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Tectonic Area Sardona. The little-known border area of cantons St. Gallen, Glarus and Graubunden is the best place in the world to observe the processes and evidence of mountain formation.

The Flumserberg is considered the heart of Heidiland and offers many hours of sunshine and fantastic views. Then follows a steep mule track, passing a waterfall. From Chnobelboden, a west-facing slope with many houses and busy farms opens out.

As there a few meters in altitude to climb, this hike is popular with families, groups and senior citizens. You arrive with the bus from Elm to Obererbs. And for descending from Ämpächli, a cable car, mountain carts or kick scooters are available.

Equipped with walking sticks, a hike to the «Zigerstöckli» - along a theme and discovery trail where ten stations reveal the history, makings and marketing of the famous «Glarner» Sapasago cheese (also known as Schabziger).

This tour leads through the smallest capital town, Glarus. The hike is shaped by nature, culture, history and new discoveries. Along the paths of ancient streams, it provides delightful views of the entire Linthe valley from the Tödi to the Linthebene.

After staying overnight in the middle of the World Natural Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona, you hike through an unspoilt mountain landscape to the Foopass, accompanied by the Glarner main thrust fault on Foostock. The descent leads to Elm, facing a wonderful Glarner panorama.

In the footsteps of the Romans, the tour leads from Näfels over Kerenzerberg to Mühlehorn. Testimony of the times let hikers' thoughts stray to worlds of a bygone age while at the same time, the Churfirsten mountain range and the deep-blue Lake Walensee are within sight.

Scenic bridges and spectacular gorges are the highlights of the Flims waterway or “Trutg dil Flem” in Swiss Romansh.

From Elm the ViaSuworow continues over the Panixer pass, which led to Suvorov's troops suffering disastrous losses in the snow. The route leads through the Jetzbachschlucht gorge up to the pass and then over alp Mer and alp Ranasca down to Pigniu.

Firstly, along the Klöntalersee reservoir surrounded by steep rock faces. A decent to Glarus then follows - From the dam of the artificial lake through a narrow valley with steep rock faces and imposing boulders lapped by the bubbling Löntsch waters.

The Sernftal valley with the striking Glarus overthrust is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona. Leave this impressive area by following an extensive route over the Richetli Pass. Following the steep ascent, you arrive in the Durnachtal valley and then the largest village in the Glarus – Linthal.

Seven peaks and panoramic views of 14 lakes make this tour unique in Switzerland. Where else can you climb seven peaks with an ascent of only 880 metres?

A circular tour from Bad Ragaz taking in the mystical secrets of the Tamina Gorge. At Altes Bad Pfäfers: visit to the thermal spring grotto with hot water. Return across an impressive natural bridge to Pfäfers village, along the Porta Romana and past the Wartenstein ruins. Rhine bank path back to Bad Ragaz railway station.

Through wild Alpine vegetation to Alp Gampidells, along steep slopes to Vermol with its chapel and on to Chapfensee lake in the midst of protected moorland. Later on, rugged, rocky Kleinberg, followed by fertile Flumserberg.

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.

Across the lake to Mediterranean Quinten, at the foot of the Churfirsten. Narrow paths secured by forest and ropes to Betlis. At 585m, Seerenbach waterfall is Switzerland’s highest. Over steep root-covered paths and filigree hanging bridges to hotspot Amden.

Start at Bad Ragaz, where thermal waters have bubbled since 1840. Freudenberg ruins, open to the public, then a long ascent in light mixed forest, with magnificent views of the Rhine Valley and Graubunden’s mountain world. Over seven bridges to Garschlu.

The second section leads from the glacial Verrucano landscape, reminiscent of Scandinavia, to the grassy, sunny slopes of the Glarnerland Mülibachtal valley, then on to the Liasfalten (Lias thrusts) at Magerrain and past the gypsum phenomenon at Wissmeilen.

This loop trail leads through the many scattered settlements on Weissenberge, a sunny mountain terrace in the Glarus region.

From the modern Spitzmeilenhütte (hut) with fabulous views of the Churfirsten/Alvier group through the colourful Triassic landscape of the high plateau of Fans. The view across the little Chammseeli lake to the Triassic series on Schnüerligrat is fascinating.

The route in Canton Glarus takes you from Schwanden to Netstal, through a broad and open valley surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountain scenery. A route offering pure tranquillity and relaxation.