Limmernsee

#680 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Limmernsee is a reservoir in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland, between the peaks of Muttenchopf, Selbsanft and Kistenstöckli. It may be reached by aerial tramway or by foot from Linthal. ()

Local name: Limmerensee Length: 9843 ftMaximum depth: 400 ftElevation: 6093 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°50'10"N, 9°0'48"E

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GlarusSwitzerland

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Limmernsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kropfenstein Castle, Tödi, Lag da Breil, Kärpf.

6.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Kropfenstein Castle
158 min walk • Kropfenstein Castle is a type of castle known as a cave castle in the municipality of Waltensburg/Vuorz of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tödi
127 min walk • The Tödi, is a mountain massif and with the mountain peak Piz Russein the highest mountain in the Glarus Alps and the highest summit in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.
5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lag da Breil
134 min walk • The Lag da Breil is a lake located east of Breil/Brigels in the canton of Graubünden. It lies at a height of 1,255 metres above sea level and has a maximum length of 500 metres. In summer the Lag da Breil is used as a bathing lake.
6.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kärpf
172 min walk • The Kärpf is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, at an elevation of 2,794 m. The Kärpf is the highest point of the massif lying north of Richetli Pass.
2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Muttsee
51 min walk • Muttsee is a reservoir in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Its surface area is 42 ha. It is used to supply water for the hydroelectric Linth–Limmern Power Stations.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hausstock
93 min walk • The Hausstock is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, at an elevation of 3,158 m on the border between the cantons of Glarus and Graubünden. It overlooks the valleys of Linth and Sernf rivers in Glarus, and the valley of the Vorderrhein river in Graubünden.
4.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemsfairenstock
123 min walk • The Gemsfairenstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Uri and Glarus. It lies east of the Klausen Pass, on the range east of the Clariden. A trail leads to its summit via the western ridge.
3.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bifertenstock
88 min walk • The Bifertenstock is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located at an elevation of 3,419 m on the border between the cantons of Glarus and Graubünden, its peak, however, is located about 25 metres south of the border.
2.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nüschenstock
59 min walk • The Nüschenstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located south of Linthal in canton of Glarus. On its eastern side it overlooks the Muttsee.
1.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selbsanft
45 min walk • The Selbsanft is a mountain massif in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the village of Linthal in the canton of Glarus. The Selbsanft is a large mountain massif consisting of several summits of which the highest is named Hideri Schibe.
2.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ruchi
64 min walk • The Ruchi is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located at an elevation of 3,107 m on the border between the Swiss cantons of Glarus and Graubünden. It overlooks the Muttsee on its west side from where a trail leads to the summit. On its south-east side lies a small glacier, the Glatscher da Gavirolas.