Snowshoeing
A group of three people snowshoeing through deep powder snow with the sun shining through snow-covered pine trees.

Take a deep breath, start walking, and marvel – snowshoe tours in the Glarus region

Snowshoeing allows you to discover the quiet side of winter – step by step through glistening snow landscapes, snow-covered forests, and over gentle slopes. Whether you prefer a leisurely tour or a more sporting ascent, the marked trails in the Glarus region offer the right amount of adventure for every level. Fresh mountain air, crunching snow, and breathtaking views – here it’s not about speed, but about feeling good. Slowing down with style and guaranteed snow for your heart.

Snowshoe tour Elm – Obererbs

The tour takes you far away from the hustle and bustle through winter forests and over meadows covered in deep snow. You will be accompanied on the route through the Elm mountain scenery by the impressive north face of the Hausstock. On this tour, you can discover the Tectonic Arena Sardona, a unique feature of global importance, which provides a visible insight into the formation of the Alps.

Snowshoe tour Stäfeli Weissenberge

The tour leads from the Walser settlement Weissenberge, which has remained in its original state, to the idyllically situated ski hut Stäfeli

Panorama hike Braunwald

The hike starts at the Grotzenbüel mountain station (1559 m above sea level) in the middle of the ski resort (accessible by the Hüttenberg-Grotzenbüel gondola). The winter hiking trail leads through light pine forests up to the ‘Chnügrat’ viewpoint (Grotzenbüel – Seblengrat trail). The hike continues through the ‘Experience Ice Gallery’ which connects the Seblengrat with the Gumen (Seblengrat – Gumen trail). If there is no avalanche risk, the hike can be done as a circular hike Grotzenbüel-Ortstockhaus-Gumen-Seblen-Chnügrat-Grotzenbüel.

The Gumen – Ortstockhaus route starts at the Gumen mountain station. In good conditions, all three sections of the route can be linked together.

Snowshoe trail to Oberblegisee

The snowshoe trail to Oberblegisee is one of the most scenic snowshoe tours in the Braunwald holiday region. From the mountain station of the Luchsingen-Brunnenberg cable car, the marked trail leads through the snow-covered landscape with impressive views of the surrounding mountains.

Snowshoe tour Norway feeling in the Niederurner Täli

You feel like you’re in a different world here: The new Niederurner Täli Trail in the quiet, wintry Niederurner Täli is full of impressive impressions.

All snowshoe tours at a glance

Whether short and leisurely or long and scenic – the perfect snowshoe hike is waiting for you in the Glarus region. Grab your warm shoes, fresh mountain air and a good mood – the rest is already prepared. Discover all snowshoe tours in our tour portal now and find your favourite trail in the snow – from easy to wow!

Three snowshoe hikers are traveling through a remote and untouched landscape on the chamois trail on the Mettmen Alp.
Three people snowshoeing through sparkling powder snow in Mettmen, surrounded by snowy pine trees and mountain scenery.
The Gämspfad snowshoe trail in Mettmen leads through peaceful winter landscapes with impressive views of the Freiberg Kärpf.

Find guides and tour operators

Let experts guide and accompany you on your tours For snowshoe tours, ski tours, avalanche courses, ice climbing and other mountain experiences, you can rely on experienced, local mountain guides.

SLF avalanche bulletin and snow situation

The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF provides the public with information on the snow and avalanche situation in the Swiss Alps and the Jura through the avalanche bulletin and various additional products. The content of the avalanche bulletin is of a warning nature. It is published twice a day in winter and contains the most important information, which is a forecast of the avalanche danger for the Swiss Alps, Liechtenstein and, if there is sufficient snow, the Jura.

Two people snowshoeing through fresh powder snow above Elm with a stunning view of the snow-covered Glarus Alps.
The Bischofalp near Elm is a perfect destination for peaceful snowshoe tours with magnificent alpine views.

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The GlarnerlandPass is your digital companion for an unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful mountain regions in Switzerland. Whether as an overnight guest with an integrated digital guest card or as a day guest or local resident with exclusive community benefits – the GlarnerlandPass makes your stay easier, more personal and more rewarding.