Schänis, GlarusFederispitzPlanggenstockSpeerFreulerpalastKerenzerberg RömerwegObersee
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Schänis

Schänis is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland of about 3,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 16 churches. The must-see places are Federispitz, Planggenstock and Speer.

47.1600° N, 9.0455° EPop. 3,404

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km130
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Federispitz, viewpoint near Schänis
Must-see

Federispitz

Viewpoint · 4 km

Planggenstock, viewpoint near Schänis
Must-see

Planggenstock

Viewpoint · 6 km

Speer, viewpoint near Schänis
Must-see

Speer

Viewpoint · 8 km

Places near Schänis by type

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One day from Schänis

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Schänis
  2. Federispitzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Speerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Kerenzerberg Römerwegtrek · 3 hrs
  5. Freulerpalastheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Planggenstockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Schänis
Today’s loopSchänisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Schänis?

Federispitz (viewpoint, about 4 km), Planggenstock (viewpoint, about 6 km), Speer (viewpoint, about 8 km), Freulerpalast (heritage site, about 9 km), Kloster Mariaburg (church, about 9 km), Kerenzerberg Römerweg (trek, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Schänis?

130 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 9 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schänis?

Federispitz, about 4 km by road; Planggenstock (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Schänis?

Freulerpalast, about 9 km by road; Iberg, Medieval Castle Ruins (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Schänis?

Start in Schänis, visit Federispitz, then Speer, then Kerenzerberg Römerweg, then Freulerpalast, then Planggenstock, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.