Hiking
Hirzli-Rundweg
Niederurnen (Morgenholz)–Niederurnen (Morgenholz)
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Hirzli-Rundweg
Niederurnen (Morgenholz)–Niederurnen (Morgenholz)
This tour leads from the most rewarding Glarner Unterland mountain; with stupendous panorama views over the Linthebene and the Zurich and Walensee lakes. On a clear day, views extend even as far as the Black Forest and environs.
Starting point for this hike is the Niederurnen-Morgenholz mountain station (980m). And the approximately 10-minute cable car ride to Tàli not only facilitates the way to Täli, but supports inhabitants with a year-round connection to the village. At the top you find yourself in the Niederurnen Alpine valley and a beautifully relaxing spot for people of all ages. From Zurich the Niederurnen Täli as the locals call it, is practically the first place of Alpine character. A particular fact of interest is that the Hirzli is composed of sedimentary rocks – sedimentary rocks being naturally of either mechanical or chemical origin; as those found earlier on the seabed.
The Hirzli and the Plnggenstock are best ascended in the early morning, or in the pre-summer season and autumn. And the Hirzli and Plaggenstock can easily be combined over Grat if you don’t suffer from giddiness at certain heights.
A steep climb leads to Schwinfärch – and here we find ourselves on part of the Niederurnen sculpture path – where original wood figures cut with an electric saw by forest-keeper Thomas Jud, further enhance the scenic path. The established Robinson playground on the descent to Mettmen, with blockhouse, fire place for grilling and children’s cable rope-ride makes all efforts of getting here worthwhile. And hunger and thirst are appeased in the cordial Restaurant Hirzli.
The Hirzli and the Plnggenstock are best ascended in the early morning, or in the pre-summer season and autumn. And the Hirzli and Plaggenstock can easily be combined over Grat if you don’t suffer from giddiness at certain heights.
A steep climb leads to Schwinfärch – and here we find ourselves on part of the Niederurnen sculpture path – where original wood figures cut with an electric saw by forest-keeper Thomas Jud, further enhance the scenic path. The established Robinson playground on the descent to Mettmen, with blockhouse, fire place for grilling and children’s cable rope-ride makes all efforts of getting here worthwhile. And hunger and thirst are appeased in the cordial Restaurant Hirzli.
This tour leads from the most rewarding Glarner Unterland mountain; with stupendous panorama views over the Linthebene and the Zurich and Walensee lakes. On a clear day, views extend even as far as the Black Forest and environs.
Starting point for this hike is the Niederurnen-Morgenholz mountain station (980m). And the approximately 10-minute cable car ride to Tàli not only facilitates the way to Täli, but supports inhabitants with a year-round connection to the village. At the top you find yourself in the Niederurnen Alpine valley and a beautifully relaxing spot for people of all ages. From Zurich the Niederurnen Täli as the locals call it, is practically the first place of Alpine character. A particular fact of interest is that the Hirzli is composed of sedimentary rocks – sedimentary rocks being naturally of either mechanical or chemical origin; as those found earlier on the seabed.
The Hirzli and the Plnggenstock are best ascended in the early morning, or in the pre-summer season and autumn. And the Hirzli and Plaggenstock can easily be combined over Grat if you don’t suffer from giddiness at certain heights.
A steep climb leads to Schwinfärch – and here we find ourselves on part of the Niederurnen sculpture path – where original wood figures cut with an electric saw by forest-keeper Thomas Jud, further enhance the scenic path. The established Robinson playground on the descent to Mettmen, with blockhouse, fire place for grilling and children’s cable rope-ride makes all efforts of getting here worthwhile. And hunger and thirst are appeased in the cordial Restaurant Hirzli.
The Hirzli and the Plnggenstock are best ascended in the early morning, or in the pre-summer season and autumn. And the Hirzli and Plaggenstock can easily be combined over Grat if you don’t suffer from giddiness at certain heights.
A steep climb leads to Schwinfärch – and here we find ourselves on part of the Niederurnen sculpture path – where original wood figures cut with an electric saw by forest-keeper Thomas Jud, further enhance the scenic path. The established Robinson playground on the descent to Mettmen, with blockhouse, fire place for grilling and children’s cable rope-ride makes all efforts of getting here worthwhile. And hunger and thirst are appeased in the cordial Restaurant Hirzli.
Length | Number of stages
7 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
660 m | 660 m
Hiking time
3 h 10 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Hint
However, the Grat path is easily avoided; with the alternative way to Hirzli presenting no problem for children. And once there you delight in superb views similar to looking down on a toy railway – a sight that children love.
Precipitous area of risk
Attention: a short piece of the path to Hirzli and Plaggenstock is only suitable for those that don’t suffer giddiness – and by wet weather we don’t recommend it as a suitable stretch for children with no mountain experience.
