Elm-Höhenweg
Overview
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Distance 6 km
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Duration 1 h 40 min
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Ascent 160 m
Intro
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.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-817
Description
In the valley where the former ski-star Vreni Schneider began her incredible career; and place of the famous fizzy-lemon drink and renowned Martinsloch, a wonderful holiday region awaits discovery. Numerous hiking paths along with the production of the specialities Schiefertafeln and Ziegerstöckli (cheeses) are typical to this region - and this cosy spot snugly encircled by the soaring and majestic Glarner Alps has most surprising scenery in store.
The scenic hike leads at an altitude of around 1600m from the Erbsalp over the Bischofalp to Ämpächli; accompanied by unique panoramic views over the UNESCO World Heritage territory and the Martinsloch, and beforehand also the Hausstock. Moreover, places to grill and take a break are found along the way.
The majority of the path is in Freiberg Kärpf; Europe’s oldest game reserve. And the hike is ideal for families, schools and clubs as well as senior citizens.
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 |
Elm (Obererbs)
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| Destination |
Elm (Ämpächli)
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| Ascent |
160 m
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| Descent |
380 m
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| Distance |
6 km
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| Duration |
1 h 40 min
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| Duration back |
1 h 50 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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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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