Martin's Hole - Sun-Window in a Rock
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There are two days in the spring and the summer in Elm when sunrise is especially eagerly anticipated. Or to be precise, the spectacle takes place shortly before sunrise. For it is then that the sun shines through the Martin's Hole directly onto the Church of Elm.
The little village of Elm lies way up at the top in Sernf Valley (Glarus), which is separated from Flims (Graubünden) by the prominent Tschingel Horns, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Swiss Tectonic Arena", a place where once upon a time older rock layers pushed themselves up over younger rock layers. People have been fascinated by the natural phenomenon of the sun-hole in the rock face for hundreds of years. It gave rise to the legend of heroic Martin and the evil Giant - the hole was punched out when they fought.
To this day, the 22x19meter wide rock window and the sun appearances and phenomena it creates, intrigue people. Even astronomers are fond of making a pilgrimage to Elm on March 12 and 13, and on September 30 and October 1. The moon too is visible in the Martin's Hole at certain intervals.
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Observing the solar event
On 12 or 13 March and on 30 September or 1 October, sunlight falls through the Martinsloch on the church of Elm in the minutes before the actual sunrise. The event lasts only 2 minutes. In hazy weather, a kilometre-long beam of light is visible in the air.
- Good to know: The incidence of light varies by one day depending on the leap year.
- Tip: Secure the observation site early and bring sunglasses.
Hike to Tschinglenalp (2–3 hours)
From Elm, a marked mountain trail leads up to Tschinglenalp. Already on the way you can see the Tschingelhörner and the Martinsloch. The alp is located at around 1500 meters and offers one of the best locations to see the rock window up close.
- Good to know: The trail requires good footwear and is only accessible in dry weather.
- Tip: From May to October, you can enjoy regional alpine dishes in the Tschinglen-Wirtschaft.
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