Glarus Süd, Glarus

#2 among attractions in Glarus

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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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 166.1 mi²Coordinates: 46°59'40"N, 9°4'27"E

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Glarus Süd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Klöntalersee
129 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...
2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Garichtisee
75 min walk • Garichtisee is a reservoir on Mettmenalp above Schwanden in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. The lake's surface area is 16 ha.
3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberblegisee
78 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.
3.2 miN
Church
Stadtkirche Glarus, Glarus
82 min walk • The Stadtkirche Glarus is the main Reformed church for the city of Glarus in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland.
5.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rautispitz
146 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 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Glärnisch
92 min walk • 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.
5.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fronalpstock
138 min walk • The Fronalpstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located east of Glarus in the canton of Glarus.
4.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberer Murgsee
125 min walk • Oberer Murgsee is a lake in the Murg valley, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is the highest of the three Murgseen. The lake is drained by the Murgbach which empties into Lake Walen at Murg.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kärpf
139 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.
2.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vorder Glärnisch
63 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.
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gufelstock
103 min walk • The Gufelstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, overlooking Schwanden in the canton of Glarus. The border with the canton of St. Gallen runs on the northern base of the mountain.