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Riesenwald Elm – Ämpächli Mountain Restaurant loop from Elm

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Riesenwald Elm – Ämpächli Mountain Restaurant loop from Elm

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4.8

(18)

222

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Riesenwald Elm – Ämpächli Mountain Restaurant loop from Elm

00:53

2.96km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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151 m

Empächli mountain station

Highlight • Rest Area

From Elm, the cable car takes you up to Empächli in just a few minutes, where you can start your adventure in the Glarus mountains at an elevated position. There …

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240 m

Ämpächli

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Restaurant with a view

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780 m

Riesenwald Elm

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Very nicely laid out and exciting themed hiking trail for the whole family. There is a lot to discover with the giants and many challenges to overcome (cable car, obstacle …

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2.82 km

Ämpächli Mountain Restaurant

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The Ämpächli is a cozy self-service mountain restaurant located right next to the mountain station. Get your money's worth here and choose between pasta, soups and salads.

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2.96 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

671 m

220 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

21°C

12°C

20 %

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Comments

September 29, 2024,Elm Riesenwald am 29.9.24 P

A classic hike with children, the route is fun and always beautiful. The path is suitable for strollers and is generally doable for everyone. When the weather is nice, there are of course mass migrations here, but that's just part of it. It's a shame that there are currently no giant cups left with the giant menu in the restaurant, …

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July 10, 2023,Beim Riesen Martin

Hiking day with two granddaughters in the giant forest, Empächli, Elm

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Riesenwald Elm – Ämpächli Mountain Restaurant loop from Elm

Empächli mountain station

Ämpächli

Riesenwald Elm

Ämpächli Mountain Restaurant

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