Habergschwänd – Talalpsee – Fronalppass (1855m) – Naturfreundehaus Fronalp
Amazing views for such a short hike
Easy, relaxing hike with wonderful ever changing views - 3 glorious mountain lakes - Spanneggsee, Talalpsee and Walensee, then the Fronalp peaks and then finally the Glarus giants!
This hike starts from Habergschwänd, Filzbach and ends at Naturfreundehaus Fronalp, Mollis (Glarus, north-east Switzerland).
Tags: Public transport, Mountain transport, Suitable for families, Food en-route, Accommodation en-route, Views of mountain lakes, Ice-cream at end of hike
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Hiked by us on: 14th October 2018
This wonderful hike is equally enjoyable in either direction. The amazingly efficient Swiss public transport system will get you between the start and end points, regardless of how you complete this hike. Or you can make it a longer hike and complete the loop back to the starting point – lots of options!
We started the hike in Filzbach and took the chair lift to Habergschwänd. From here we headed slightly downhill through glorious autumnal colours…
into Hinter Tal and towards Talalpsee…
This is a glorious lake formed by a glacier many years ago. A tip! Try and time your hike so you can view the sunshine – we got it slightly wrong and it was in shadow (although still very impressive). We then climbed out of the valley into beautiful sunshine…
and the impressive surrounding mountains.
We then headed up to Fronalppass where the views change again – toward Klöntalersee…
and the Glarus giants – Tödi and Clariden.
We then headed towards the Naturfreundehaus Fronalp for a well-earned drink.
You can take a bus down from here and return to Filzbach. But it was such a glorious day, we decided to hike back to Filzbach. There are various possible routes – each with great views.
A lovely hike however you do it!
Food, accommodation and/or villages we found on this hike
Restaurant Talalpsee
(Food only)
A lovely samll restaurant with an amazing view of the Talalpsee lake.
Naturfreundehaus Fronalp
(Food and accommodation)
At the Berggasthaus Naturfreundehaus Fronalp you will experience 1389 meters above sea level personal Ah and Oh moments. Whether families, summer or winter athletes, school classes, recreation seekers or club tourists - enjoy the fascinating atmosphere on the Fronalp and one of the most beautiful views in the entire canton of Glarus overlooking Fronalpstock, Tödi, Ennetberge, Klöntal, Wiggis, Linthebene and co
The 5 day forecast in Mollis
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Need some hiking down-time?
If you need a day off from hiking, below are some of the great things you can do within 30 km from the start of this hike.
Lago Mio
(3.9 km away)
Lovely little swimming area on the banks of the Walensee close to Weesen
Walenstadt lakeside beach
(13.5 km away)
Large grassy swimming area with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains
Badi Schönenbodensee, Wildhaus
(21.4 km away)
Beautiful small lake for swimming above Wildhaus below the Alpstein
Sargans castle
(24.2 km away)
900 year old castle full of history (and a restaurant)
Lichtensteig outdoor pool
(24.6 km away)
Wonderful relaxing pool in the Toggenburg region
Werdenberg
(26.1 km away)
800 years of history and the smallest city in Switzerland - beautifully preserved places to visit
Kronberg Alpine park
(28.4 km away)
Alpine "park" with summer sledge run and rope park - fun for all!
Hot-pot Appenzellerland
(29.4 km away)
Relax in a a unique hot-tub surrounded by Appenzeller hills and mountains
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I did this hike on a very hot day and it took some effort. I did the whole loop from and to the top of the chairlift, which I really recommend. So many different views! The section connecting the Naturfreundehaus to the chairlift is called the Schabziger hohenweg, and is very nice, although you will need to put in plenty more height metres. Completing the whole loop, I ended with 17.7km, 1200hm, 5 hours. Beware that there is no other refreshment place until the Naturfreundehaus when doing it clockwise. There are easy options for families to stroll down to the Talalpsee from the chairlift.