Obersee East Shore – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

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Obersee East Shore – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

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4.7

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351

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Obersee East Shore – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

02:21

7.69km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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51 m

Wooden woodsman statue at the Obersee

Highlight • Monument

Very detailed carved wooden figure by Oliver Olers

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282 m

Obersee Mountain Hotel

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Fantastically beautiful terrace. Monday closed.

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300 m

Obersee East Shore

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Parking is free and if you come early you will find a free spot

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688 m

Wooden Bridge at Obersee

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Small bridge on the south bank of the Obersee leads over a (currently dry) small stream. The footpath around the Obersee is very beautiful, completely passable without problems for hikers and bikers.

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1.09 km

Obersee

Lake

1.84 km

View of Obersee

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The Obersee - one of our favorite destinations for long and short hikes. Worthwhile at any time for short walks with the family. Especially recommended: Dare to take a trip …

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3.86 km

View of the Glarus Alps

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On the route from Vorder Ahornen to Obersee you have the discoloration of the trees and a clear view of the mountains in autumn.

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5.38 km

View of Geissgaden

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The panorama of Geissgaden is wonderful: alpine meadows, mountains and coniferous forests, a paradise!

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6.28 km

Lochberg

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nice hike with good trails ...

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7.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

2.63 km

1.04 km

872 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.55 km

1.54 km

386 m

316 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2021,Obersee Näfels

A nice round in hot weather. Unfortunately the lake is full of poisonous blue-green algae. Therefore, LET THE DOGS ON AND DO NOT BATH!

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August 26, 2021,Wanderung 26.08.2021 14:10

One of the most beautiful lakes ... A feast for the eyes in every season. Easy hike in wonderful flora and fauna ...

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September 12, 2022,Obersee weitere Runde mit Alphund

The access road from Näfels to the Obersee is sometimes very narrow and only "wide" by a car.

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Obersee East Shore – View of Obersee loop from Obersee

Wooden woodsman statue at the Obersee

Obersee Mountain Hotel

Obersee East Shore

Wooden Bridge at Obersee

View of Obersee

View of the Glarus Alps

View of Geissgaden

Lochberg

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