Glärnisch

#414 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Glärnisch is a mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the Swiss canton of Glarus. It consists of several summits, of which the highest, Bächistock, is 2,915 metres above sea level. Until 2013, the highest point was considered to be an unnamed point with a summit cross at 2,914 metres. The other main summits are Vrenelisgärtli and the Ruchen. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9564 ftProminence: 3173 ftCoordinates: 46°59'57"N, 8°59'55"E

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GlarusSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Klöntalersee, Garichtisee, Oberblegisee, Stadtkirche Glarus.

2.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Klöntalersee
55 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Glarus Alps, Klöntalersee is a serene and picturesque lake in Switzerland that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. This magnificent body of water is a natural reservoir, stretching approximately 3.3 kilometers in length...
5.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Garichtisee
144 min walk • Garichtisee is a reservoir on Mettmenalp above Schwanden in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. The lake's surface area is 16 ha.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberblegisee
38 min walk • Oberblegisee is a lake in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It is located at an elevation of 1,422 metres, above the village of Luchsingen and below the peaks of Glärnisch. Its surface area is 0.17 square kilometres.
4.2 miNE
Church
Stadtkirche Glarus, Glarus
108 min walk • The Stadtkirche Glarus is the main Reformed church for the city of Glarus in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland.
5.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rautispitz
132 min walk • The Rautispitz is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking Netstal in the canton of Glarus. It lies between the Obersee and the Klöntalersee and culminates at 2,283 metres above sea level.
3.6 miE
Area
Glarus Süd, Glarus
92 min walk • Glarus Süd is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Glarus. It comprises the upper Linth valley, and the entire Sernf valley, and includes the villages of Betschwanden, Braunwald, Diesbach, Elm, Engi, Haslen, Hätzingen, Leuggelbach, Linthal, Luchsingen, Matt, Mitlödi, Nidfurn, Rüti, Schwanden, Schwändi and Sool.
5.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ortstock
144 min walk • The Ortstock is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, located at an elevation of 2,717 m on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks Braunwald and Linthal on its east side, while the west side overlooks the high valley of Glattalp.
7.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fronalpstock
180 min walk • The Fronalpstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located east of Glarus in the canton of Glarus.
5.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zindlenspitz
144 min walk • The Zindlenspitz is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It lies on the range between the Wägitalersee and the Obersee, south of the Brünnelistock.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mutteristock
110 min walk • The Mutteristock is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, which rises 2294 meters above sea level. It is located between the cantons of Glarus and Schwyz, Switzerland, overlooking the Wägitalersee and the Klöntalersee on its northern and southern side respectively.
2.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vorder Glärnisch
66 min walk • The Vorder Glärnisch is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus. It lies north-east of the higher Glärnisch. Unlike its higher neighbour, the Vorder Glärnisch can be ascended via a trail on its north-west side.