Wo die Erde ihre Geschichte erzählt - Die Glarner Hauptüberschiebung
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Introduzione
Hike on the Segnesboden, an alluvial plain of great ecological importance, where water and rock constantly form new habitats, to the Glarus Thrust and the Martinsloch.
The unique landscape around the Segnesboden and the famous Glarus Thrust is one of the most impressive natural and geological areas in Switzerland. Between striking rock faces, wide plateaus and thundering waterfalls, you can see how powerful forces have shaped the Alps over millions of years.
The Glarus Thrust is a globally significant geological phenomenon: here, ancient layers of rock lie on top of much younger ones - an apparent contradiction that has long been a mystery and ultimately helped us to better understand the formation of the Alps. This extraordinary natural monument is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and brings the history of the earth to life.
The Segnesboden complements this impressive landscape with its vast, almost mystical plateau. Crossed by small watercourses, moorland and species-rich alpine flora, this is a fascinating natural landscape that is constantly changing and yet has retained its original character for centuries.
A hike in this region combines spectacular nature experiences with exciting insights into the history of our planet. Hikers here not only discover the beauty of the Alps, but also experience how visible and tangible geological history can be - in the middle of one of the most impressive mountain landscapes in Switzerland. Our hike takes us from the Segneshütte to one of the most impressive landscapes in the Alps. The world-famous Glarus Thrust is visible right from the start - the unique geological phenomenon where the mountains are upside down, so to speak, and which is now protected as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona.
The Segnesboden opens up a wide alluvial plain criss-crossed by watercourses, where dynamic processes such as erosion, flooding, sedimentation and the creation of new habitats can be seen. This area is of particular ecological value and is a habitat for specialized animal and plant species.
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| Indirizzo di contatto |
Nadja Hartl
Wanderleiterin & GeoGuide Sardona 7250 Klosters 078 735 9963 nadja.hartl@googlemail.com |
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| Località |
7017 Flims Dorf Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.wanderbarewunderwelt.ch/wanderungen-im-unesco-weltnaturerbe-sardona |
| Prezzo |
79 CHF / person
The price is reduced by CHF 20 for supporting members of the UNESCO World Heritage Sardona Association
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| Orari di apertura |
Duration of the hike approx. 6 hours.
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Date dell’evento
- martedì, 25 agosto 2026
- mercoledì, 2 settembre 2026
Scopri i dintorni
Segneshütte
Via Murschetg 17
7032
Laax
Svizzera
Telefono
+41 (0)81 927 99 25
segnes@laax.com