View of the Urnerboden – View of Gletscherseeli loop from Klausenpass

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View of the Urnerboden – View of Gletscherseeli loop from Klausenpass

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View of the Urnerboden – View of Gletscherseeli loop from Klausenpass

02:15

5.65km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 165 m for 53 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31 m

Public Restroom and Water Fountain at Klausen Pass

Highlight • Rest Area

can always be needed.

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69 m

Brother Klaus Chapel, Klausen Pass

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Chapel Brother Klaus, Klausen Pass
The umbrella chapel at the top of the pass (mentioned in 1717, probably dedicated to St. Nicholas of Myra) had to make way for road …

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192 m

Klausen Pass

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The Klausen Pass is a well-known pass that takes you up to 1948 meters. It was not until 1899 that the first road on the Klausenpass was completed and in …

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881 m

View of the Urnerboden

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From here you have a very nice view of the mountains and the Urnerboden. Especially appealing to sunrise or sunset.

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930 m

Memorial Stone for Fallen Mountaineers

Highlight • Monument

On a large boulder there are various memorial plaques which were hung for the memory of injured climbers and farmers.

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2.33 km

Griesslisee

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The Griesslisee is a glacier lake, a product of glacier melt. 40 years ago there was still an intact glacier here

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2.87 km

Bridge at the glacier lake

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a more or less stable bridge over the outflow of the lake

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3.30 km

View of Gletscherseeli

Highlight • Lake

Here you can see the lake beautifully from above with the glacier that feeds it

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5.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

933 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

907 m

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

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Comments

August 10, 2025,10.08.2025"Gletschersee Wanderung Klausenpass"🥾🌞☕️

The hike starts from here. Always follow the signs towards "Gletscherseeli." On many maps (including Google Maps), the lake is listed under the name "Griesslisee." The glacier itself is nameless, but was probably once part of the Clariden Glacier. The trail itself is safe, with little danger of falling, which is especially important for families with children. As of July …

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October 17, 2022,Wanderung Klausenpass - Gletscherseeli🤗🍁🐾🐾

So this time we made a stop on the Klausen Pass and walked to the Gletscherseeli. 🐾🐾😊🍁
From up here you really have such a beautiful view of the different mountains.
Arrived at the lake, you can simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
Klausenpass is the starting point for many hiking routes... We will definitely come back here👍😊🤗

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