Obersee (Glarus) – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

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Obersee (Glarus) – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

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Obersee (Glarus) – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

01:51

6.68km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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51 m

Wooden woodsman statue at the Obersee

Highlight • Monument

Very detailed carved wooden figure by Oliver Olers

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280 m

Obersee (Glarus)

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Possible onward journey to Lachengrat. Good ascent to Lachenalp, then short Tragestrecke (20 min.) Then beautiful descent to Klöntal

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1.07 km

View of Obersee

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The Obersee - one of our favorite destinations for long and short hikes. Worthwhile at any time for short walks with the family. Especially recommended: Dare to take a trip …

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1.63 km

Obersee Alp

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One of the few completely flat meadow areas in the valley.

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2.01 km

View of Brünnelistock

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The Brünnelistock is omnipresent in the Oberseetal valley. Here's a beautiful view of the imposing mountain from the campsite.

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4.07 km

Glarus Alpine Cheese Farm Shop

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Here direct sales of Glarner Alpkäse!

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5.93 km

Wooden Bridge at Obersee

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Small bridge on the south bank of the Obersee leads over a (currently dry) small stream. The footpath around the Obersee is very beautiful, completely passable without problems for hikers and bikers.

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6.15 km

Schwarzwand

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Landslide with rubble. Now a small nature trail.

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6.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

2.54 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

2.15 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

May 26, 2022,Rund um den Obersee bei Näfels am 26.5.22 P

An impressive loop through a beautiful plateau. The approach and return on the narrow mountain road is a bit tricky at times with oncoming traffic, but luckily the speed limit is 30 km/h. Once at the top, you'll enjoy a beautiful mountain panorama and several different paths with little incline or decline. But if you want, you can also take …

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