Glarus · Hiking

Alter Weg

A 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Glarus, Switzerland.

0.9 mi
one way
150 ft
climb
4,049 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Alter Weg is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Glarus, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,880 ft and 4,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Matt, about 0.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Stuelegghoren, Gulichopf and Fanenstock. For camping, Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Hotel Segnes and Zeltplatz Hotel Segnes are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

  • NearbyKrauch · Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 5 · Matzlengrat

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Alter Weg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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