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Over the Schlierengrat

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  • Moorlandschaft Langis-Glaubenberg
    Moorlandschaft Langis-Glaubenberg
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This wonderful round walk in the largest continuous stretch of moorland in Switzerland is notable for its views and the diversity of its flora.
Open
moderate
Distance 10.4 km
3:16 h
419 m
419 m
1,718 m
1,397 m
From the Berghotel Langis, the path leads over a small rise to Schwendi-Kaltbad. Now it climbs straight ahead, past the Andresenhütte refuge and through the forest up to the Schlierengrat ridge to the Bärnerstig. From there, the Schlierengrat leads gently up and down northwards through blueberry bushes and past gnarled pines and spruces. After about three quarters of an hour of walking, you reach the signpost pointing the way down to Rorersmatt, where there is a change of direction towards the south. Via Bärzopf, a pasture path leads through a stream ditch over fens down to the little Schlierental road. Finally, the path follows the Grosse Schliere past several barbecue spots to Schwendi-Kaltbad. The Bergrestaurant Schwendi-Kaltbad is a good place to stop off for a bite to eat. You return to Langis over the slight rise and along the edge of protected moor pools.

Author’s recommendation

Noted for its grill and cheese specialities, the Schwendi-Kaltbad restaurant (alt. 1444 m) is nestled in enchanting alpine scenery in the wild and romantic Schlieren valley, which is in the Langis-Glaubenberg region.
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Update: February 10, 2023
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Highest point
1,718 m
Lowest point
1,397 m
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Restaurant Langis (1,442 m)
Coordinates:
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2'652'374E 1'193'765N
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46.892941, 8.125886
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46°53'34.6"N 8°07'33.2"E
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32T 433412 5193638
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Destination

Restaurant Langis

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Public transport

The Langis is easy to reach by car or PostBus. Browsing for "Langis" will take you to the current timetable.

Getting there

Car: on leaving the village, turn into Schwanderstrasse at the roundabout and continue to Langis. PostBus: runs weekends only.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'652'374E 1'193'765N
DD
46.892941, 8.125886
DMS
46°53'34.6"N 8°07'33.2"E
UTM
32T 433412 5193638
w3w 
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Marie Diana TRAN
March 19, 2023 · Community
This hiking route is magical. The views on the surrounding mountains are amazing. Please note that hiking on the upper part of this route is forbidden from December 1st until July 1st for wild life protection.
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Martin Gsl
September 25, 2021 · Community
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.4 km
Duration
3:16 h
Ascent
419 m
Descent
419 m
Highest point
1,718 m
Lowest point
1,397 m
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