A taste of Canada at Mürtschenstock

Mountain lakes, fir trees and a magnificent backdrop above the Glarus region

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Spaneggsee am Mürtschenstock mit türkisfarbenem Bergsee und Tannenwald im Glarnerland
Der versteckte Spaneggsee vor der eindrücklichen Kulisse des Fronalpstocks – Canadian Feeling mitten im Glarnerland.
Markante Kalkfelswände des Mürtschenstocks oberhalb des Spaneggsees im Kanton Glarus
Die gewaltigen Felsfluchten des Mürtschenstocks prägen die Landschaft dieser eindrucksvollen Bergwanderung.
Mystische Gipfel des Mürtschenstocks mit Wolken und Nebelschwaden über dem Glarnerland
Wolken und Fels bilden eine dramatische Szenerie am Fuss des mächtigen Mürtschenstocks.
Spaneggsee mit Bergpanorama und Tannenwald am Mürtschenstock im Glarnerland
Kristallklares Wasser, dunkle Nadelwälder und eine alpine Kulisse – hier kommt echtes Canadian Feeling auf.
Murmeltier auf alpiner Bergwiese entlang der Wanderroute zwischen Talalpsee und Mullern
Mit etwas Glück lassen sich entlang der Route auch Murmeltiere beobachten.
Wanderin oberhalb des Spaneggsees mit Blick auf den Mürtschenstock und die Glarner Alpen
Der Spaneggsee zählt zu den landschaftlichen Höhepunkten dieser aussichtsreichen Wanderung.

A taste of Canada at Mürtschenstock

Tour description

This walk takes us from Habergschwänd into a surprisingly peaceful and scenically magnificent world high above the Glarus region. The Talalpsee alone is the first highlight: nestled peacefully amongst woodland, alpine meadows and rocky slopes, it feels like a little mountain gem far removed from the hustle and bustle.

Things become even more unspoilt at Spaneggsee. Here, you really do get a touch of that Canadian feeling: dark water, quiet shores, fir trees, wide open spaces and, above it all, the impressive scenery of the Mürtschenstock. This striking mountain accompanies us time and again like a mighty backdrop, giving the tour its special character.

We continue our hike along varied mountain paths, captivated by this wild landscape, past scenic slopes towards the Fronalpstock and down to Mullern. The mix of lakeside romance, alpine meadows, woodland sections and sweeping views of the Glarus mountains makes this tour a wonderful destination for anyone seeking something special – peaceful, impressive and with a landscape all of its own.

To round off the day, we take the on-demand taxi from Mullern or towards Mollis at a leisurely pace. This ensures the tour remains elegant, well-rounded and thoroughly enjoyable – with plenty of natural spectacle, but without an unnecessarily long descent.

Saturday | 22. August 2026

Distance and duration

12 km | approx. 4½ hours’ walking time

Elevation gain

↗︎ 895 m | ↘︎ 780 m

Difficulty

Mountain hiking (T2)

Equipment

The packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation

What’s included

Guided day hike
Qualified guide
Interesting facts about nature, geography, history and culture
WANDERIDEE microfibre towel for a refreshing dip in the mountain lake

Cost per participant

CHF 90.–; payable via QR invoice within 10 days (automatically received upon registration). Children up to 16 years: CHF 50.–

Not included

Packed lunch
Journey to and from the event
On-demand taxi service from Berggasthaus Naturfreundehaus Fronalp to Näfels Mollis (fare between CHF 15.– and 18.–)

Getting there

Ideally by public transport (varying start and end points)

Meeting point

8.50 am, Filzbach | Habergschwänd valley station (chairlift) | Public transport arrival: 8.48 am

End

Approx. 4.30 pm | Näfels-Mollis, SBB railway station (on-demand bus/taxi from Berggasthaus Naturfreundehaus Fronalp, approx. 4.00 pm)

Registration deadline

Monday, 17 August 2026

Hiking guide

Martin Akeret
Phone: 078 779 30 32
martin@wanderidee.ch

Register online

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