{"id":3816,"date":"2016-10-16T13:27:56","date_gmt":"2016-10-16T11:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/141080.com\/?p=3816"},"modified":"2020-04-11T09:14:12","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T07:14:12","slug":"wandern-im-klontal-2016-10-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandernotizen.com\/en\/wandern-im-klontal-2016-10-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in the Klontal Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of Canton Glarus lies a hiking area that more than lives up to the title \"Hiking in Kl\u00f6ntal.\" What we consider the Scandinavia<\/p>\n

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The Kl\u00f6ntalersee, located at 851 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains, is a true highlight of what our region in Switzerland has to offer. It's an impressive landscape not only for tourists from the lowlands but also for those lowlanders who have been living here for years.
\nAnyway, I've been to the Kl\u00f6ntal several times now and can highly recommend this excursion destination. It's a shame that it's now approaching winter. From October 31st, the restaurants there will also be partially closed already. In winter, access to the valley is simply difficult, but next summer is sure to come, so I don't want to withhold these tips from you for next year.<\/p>\n

Directions<\/h2>\n

You can easily reach Glarus via the A3 motorway coming from Basel\/Zurich, as well as from Chur and naturally from other directions. Those coming from Central Switzerland can take the route via the Klausen Pass. This route is sensational and much more exciting than the motorway.<\/p>\n

The Kl\u00f6ntalerstrasse leads to the Kl\u00f6ntalersee, who would have thought. =)<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can of course leave the car at home and travel by public transport. The bus stop is called Rhodannenberg.<\/p>\n

Hiking start point<\/h2>\n

You now have two options here. Either you start at the lake up top or down below. We usually start down below, meaning at the Hotel Restaurant Rhodannenberg<\/a>. Dort k\u00f6nnt ihr gleich \u00fcber den Damm fahren und gleich dahinter gibt es Parkpl\u00e4tze. Eine kleine Sonderheit ist der Parkautomat. Der steht direkt am Damm. Danach hat’s keinen mehr \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Beware: Don't park on the street where the others park. That costs 40 CHF *lol*<\/p>\n

But what makes the Kl\u00f6ntal so special, or rather, hiking in the Kl\u00f6ntal? It's simply the surroundings. Only a small road runs alongside the lake. For the panoramic hike, you walk on the opposite side. This hiking trail mostly leads through the forest, along the shore.<\/p>\n

Waypoints<\/h2>\n

Along the riverside path itself, you'll repeatedly find numerous barbecue areas or simply beautiful spots that invite you to linger. Equally numerous are small streams that cross the hiking trail. These mostly carry water in the spring.<\/p>\n

Immediately after the Darlibach, the wider, paved path ends and turns into a narrow hiking trail. There, you can take a short detour to the monument of the Zurich poet and painter Salomon Gessner. The path is continuously strewn with stones and roots and also becomes narrower and steeper here and there. There are then safety ropes for support.<\/p>\n

After about two hours, you reach a wide stream delta. In spring, there's an impressive waterfall there, which unfortunately wasn't visible this time. But the detour is still worth it. Especially in summer, the air there is pleasantly cool.<\/p>\n

After another approximately 20 minutes, you reach the Vorauen campsite and the Vorauen restaurant. Anyone who needs a small refreshment can enjoy good local and seasonal food here. Directly opposite is a bus stop that takes you back to the Rhodannenberg restaurant.<\/p>\n

Of course, you can also walk back. It's less fun across the street, but it's also a nice route.<\/p>\n

Information about the tour<\/h2>\n
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  • <\/i> Directions<\/strong>\u00a0A3, Glarus exit or public transport alternatively<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Walking distance<\/strong>\u00a05.39 miles (one side)<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Hiking time<\/strong>\u00a02h 43m (including taking photos and breaks)<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Elevation gain:<\/strong>\u00a070 m<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Meters of descent:<\/strong>\u00a070 m<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Difficulty level: <\/strong>Light
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  • <\/i> Requirements<\/strong>\u00a0Sturdy footwear, sure-footedness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n