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Over the Schlierengrat

Route
Hiking Trail
Length
10.4 km
Travel time
approx. 3 ½ h
Tour details
Tour details
Over the Schlierengrat
Moorlandschaft Langis-Glaubenberg
Photo: Samuel Büttler Photographie, Obwalden Tourismus
Over the Schlierengrat
Über den Schlierengrat
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
Over the Schlierengrat
Über den Schlierengrat
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
Over the Schlierengrat
Über den Schlierengrat
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
Over the Schlierengrat
Über den Schlierengrat
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
Over the Schlierengrat
Über den Schlierengrat
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
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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.
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.

Technical details

Tour type
Hiking Trail
Starting point
Restaurant Langis
Point of arrival
Restaurant Langis
Difficulty
Medium
Condition
3 / 6
Ascent
419 m
Descent
419 m
Best Time of Year
May, June, July, August, September, October
Author’s advice
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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Arrival / Return journey
Car: on leaving the village, turn into Schwanderstrasse at the roundabout and continue to Langis. PostBus: runs weekends only.
Accessible by bus and train
No
Public transport
The Langis is easy to reach by car or PostBus. Browsing for "Langis" will take you to the current timetable.