Federigrat – Federispitz loop from Ziegelbrücke

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Federigrat – Federispitz loop from Ziegelbrücke

Hard

4.5

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hikers

Federigrat – Federispitz loop from Ziegelbrücke

07:59

13.6km

1,480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.81 km for 2.34 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.64 km

Federigrat

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This ridge hike offers a wonderful view.
The path is earthy and grassy all around, which gives you a good grip and there are also wider sections so that even …

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6.29 km

Federispitz

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The Federispitz is at 1865m and from up here you have a wonderful all-round view

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6.30 km

Descent Along the Ridge from Federispitz

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6.92 km

Plättlispitz

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Plättlispitz height: 1763 m
If you are on the way to Federispitz, a ridge walk automatically leads past Plättlispitz and you have climbed two crosses in one tour ;-).
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7.12 km

Federi Ridge Trail

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Great ridge path and easy to walk, you have a dream view in all directions

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7.36 km

View of Lake Walen from the Forest

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9.77 km

View of the Glarus Alps

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

2.11 km

1.54 km

497 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

4.09 km

1.23 km

1.10 km

773 m

209 m

186 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Comments

September 11, 2022,Ziegelbrücke, Federispitz, Plättlispitz, Ziegelbrugg

A tour was needed at short notice, so the Federispitz is a good choice because it can be reached directly from the Ziegelbrücke train station.
On the ascent to the Federigrat, I noticed that I had lost my black sunglasses on the way, so I went from the Plättlispitz back to the Obernätenalp, unfortunately I was unsuccessful in my search. …

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