recommended route
Fessis circuit on Aeugsten
Hiking Trail
· Ennenda
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/ Der Fessis-Rundweg auf Aeugsten ist eine schöne Gelegeneheit um Schmetterlinge zu beobachtenPhoto: UNESCO-Welterbe Tektonikarena Sardona
A varied circular route in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site!
moderate
Distance 9.1 km
3:59 h
850 m
850 m
2,179 m
1,445 m
Fantastic hiking routes start on Aeugsten, which include mountain experiences and insights into the Sardona World Heritage Site . The abundance of rocks ensures a great variety of flowers in the Aeugsten area.
The route leads from the Bärenboden to the Schafleger – Fessis Lakes in the Achseli and back to Aeugsten, where you can indulge in regional specialties at the Aeugstenhütte.
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Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Highest point
2,179 m
Lowest point
1,445 m
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Start
Luftseilbahn Ennenda-Bärenboden (1,445 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'726'555E 1'209'807N
DD
47.027224, 9.103556
DMS
47°01'38.0"N 9°06'12.8"E
UTM
32T 507868 5208194
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Destination
Luftseilbahn Ennenda-Bärenboden
Turn-by-turn directions
Bärenboden - Schafleger - Fessis Seen - Achseli - zurück nach Aeugsten
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
SBB station Ennenda. The bus to the cable car station runs from Monday to Saturday excluding Sundays and public holidays. Use the “Gemeindehaus” stop. Attention: Only partial coordination of bus operation with the SBB. Walk to the cable car station max. 10 minutes - the way is well signposted.Aeugstenbahn travel registration at 055 640 81 53
Getting there
A3 exit Niederurnen, Kantonsstrasse to Ennenda -> see signs at the exit Glarus. We generally ask guests to use the large south car park at Ennenda train station. There are only a few places available at the valley station.Aeugstenbahn travel registration at 055 640 81 53
Parking
Hide translationFew parking spaces available at the valley station of the Aeugstenbahn
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'726'555E 1'209'807N
DD
47.027224, 9.103556
DMS
47°01'38.0"N 9°06'12.8"E
UTM
32T 507868 5208194
w3w
///twisty.relocated.anchovies
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Trekking shoes, rain protection, water bottleBasic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.1 km
Duration
3:59 h
Ascent
850 m
Descent
850 m
Highest point
2,179 m
Lowest point
1,445 m
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