Glarus · Hiking

Riesenwaldweg

1.4 mi
loop
927 ft
climb
5,116 ft
high point
Loop
route

Riesenwaldweg is a 1.4-mile loop in Glarus, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,800 ft and 5,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 930 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Elm, about 1.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schabell, Gelb Chopf and Schafgrindspitz. 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.

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