Along Roman paths over the Kerenzerberg
The Römerweg starts in Näfels and leads to Mollis, where the village with its manor houses has national significance. The trail then continues on a moderate incline along the picturesque path lined with dry stone walls to the hamlet of Beglingen. A view to the south and west shows the steep and imposing mountain flanks of the Glärnisch massif, as well as the Rautispitz and Wiggis, the local mountains of Näfels and Netstal respectively. Towards the north, the valley opens up and reveals the view of the Linthebene.
The trail continues up through the Britterwald forest, along the Roman mule track and the cart track to the ruins of the Roman watchtower and the Römerturm Hotel, which invites you to enjoy a meal with the best view of the Churfirsten and Walensee.
From here, you can enjoy a high-altitude hike: along dry stone walls and idyllic meadows, the Römerweg leads through Filzbach over the Reutegg (here you can find a viewing platform of the www.DenkWerkstatt.ch) to Obstalden and on to Walenguflen. On this section, hikers enjoy the magnificent view of Walensee and the Churfirsten range, while the Mürtschenmassif towers up to your right. Hikers encounter yet another highlight of this tour at the charming Sagenbrücke ( Bridge of Legends), which crosses the Meerenbach stream and marks the beginning of the descent towards Mühlehorn. Following the Landesfussweg, you reach Vortobel and the railroad station in Mühlehorn.
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Various restaurants await thirsty and hungry Römerweg hikers in Filzbach.
Cross the railroad tracks at the Mühlehorn train station and make a detour to the right to the charming outdoor bathing area in Mühlehorn.
At Filzbach walk along part of the Denkweg.
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The path is signposted "Kerenzerberg-Römerweg".Tips and hints
Accommodation available in beautiful locations in Filzbach and Obstalden
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By train via Ziegelbrücke or with the S25 directly from Zürich HB to Näfels-Mollis.Getting there
A3, Zurich - Chur, exit 44, Niederurnen/Glarnerland. In Näfels turn left. Direction Kerenzerberg till signs for Näfels-Mollis train station.
A3, Chur - Zurich, exit 46, Mühlehorn. Immediately after the exit turn hard right into the parking area at the train station.
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