Wild camping in the Glarus region – freedom with responsibility
Wild camping sounds like campfires and starry skies – in the Glarus region it means: experiencing nature up close – but with a sense of responsibility. Camping with a tent is allowed in some places, but only with the consent of the landowner or the owner of the alpine pasture, above the tree line or in the mountains. Camping is, however, prohibited in protected and wildlife areas. Clever campers will seek dialogue with the alpine pasture or the local community beforehand. Respect the landscape: be considerate, take the same route back, don’t leave any rubbish behind and don’t pitch your tent on sensitive ground. This is how nature remains wild – and your campsite becomes a memorable experience twice over.
Respectful behaviour in the Glarus countryside
Wild and untouched – help to keep it that way.
Respectful behaviour in the Glarus countryside.
Help us to take care of our environment.
Alternatives to wild camping
Behavioural rules for wild camping or bivouacking
- Choosing a bivouac site
Choose your sleeping place wisely and check whether it is not located in a sensitive habitat (e.g. for wildlife) or is exposed to increased natural hazards (e.g. lightning, rockfall, avalanches, flooding). - Avoid disturbance
Avoid large activities and noise, especially at dusk, as wild animals are often active at this time. Also respect the breeding season, especially in early summer: ground-nesting birds need a quiet environment. - Food and washing up
Never leave food or food scraps lying around. Wash up only with biologically easily degradable detergents, without the waste water entering the watercourse directly. - Making a fire
New fireplaces destroy vegetation and soil for years. Please only use existing fireplaces and be aware of the risk of forest fires. - Leave nothing but your footprints
Do not leave any waste behind, including food scraps
#NOPOOPSCAM
The Swiss Alpine Club SAC and the Swiss Hiking Association have launched a campaign to raise awareness. The campaign aims to promote clean and sustainable outdoor activities. Here’s how to do it:
- When nature calls, move away from the trail
- Remember that you are safe in your private spot and that you cannot fall.
- Use a rock or a shovel you brought with you to dig a hole about 15 centimetres deep or use an existing depression to deposit your waste and then cover it with rocks or soil.
- Take your paper and other hygiene items with you (burning is a bad idea – it can cause forest fires!). Use a Ziploc bag or a smell-proof plastic bag that you dispose of properly in the valley.
