Matzlengrat
An out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Glarus, Switzerland.
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,564 ft
- climb
- 7,258 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Matzlengrat is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Glarus, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,210 ft and 7,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,290 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Hätzingen, about 2.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Matzlenstock, Sunnenberg and Franzenhoren. Diesbachfälle is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camp Stein and Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Hotel Segnes are within about 6 miles. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Matzlengrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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