Linth Canal – Linthebene loop from Glarus

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Linth Canal – Linthebene loop from Glarus

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Linth Canal – Linthebene loop from Glarus

03:23

58.1km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Linth River Cycle Path

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Narrow between the river and the railway. Not exactly pretty.

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4.58 km

View of the Glarus Alps

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Wonderful path with great views on the mountain valley

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9.08 km

View of the Linth River and the Glarus Mountains

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Where this tip is entered, you can see industry and concrete. It was certainly different in the past.

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19.4 km

Linth Canal

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On the Lindt Canal you can cross the Lindt plain away from road traffic and ride along the easy gravel road on the dam towards Lake Walen or Lake Zurich. The route is well signposted.

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26.1 km

Old Wooden Covered Bridge

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Quite an old wooden bridge which looks amazing

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27.1 km

Schmerikon — lakeside on Lake Zurich

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Beautifully landscaped park directly on the lake. Great bike path.

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35.7 km

Linthebene

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Whether a detour to Lintheben is worthwhile, everyone must decide for themselves: flat, gravel paths and asphalt lanes, quite often headwinds.

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39.1 km

Paved Path in the Valley

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also ideal for rollerblading

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58.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

14.8 km

13.4 km

9.56 km

2.33 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

10.8 km

1.07 km

400 m

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

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Linth Canal – Linthebene loop from Glarus

Linth River Cycle Path

View of the Glarus Alps

View of the Linth River and the Glarus Mountains

Linth Canal

Old Wooden Covered Bridge

Schmerikon — lakeside on Lake Zurich

Linthebene

Paved Path in the Valley

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