Via Glaralpina
Schwyz, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Schwyz, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.1 mi (21.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,187 ft (1,581 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 50 min
- High point
- 7,769 ft (2,368 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Spring 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Spring 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Hut: Glattalphütte 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Via Glaralpina
How long is Via Glaralpina?
Via Glaralpina is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 50 min. It climbs 5,187 ft (1,581 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,769 ft (2,368 m).
How hard is Via Glaralpina?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Glaralpina?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Via Glaralpina?
Drinking water on the way at 13.1 mi (21.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead. 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Via Glaralpina shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Via Glaralpina?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Glaralpina?
Plütterhütte, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: 3614 Tödisport, 1.2 mi (1.9 km).
Is this a good week for Via Glaralpina?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap