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Schwanden

Schwanden is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland of about 2,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage and 13 churches. The must-see places are Lochsite, Reformierte Kirche and Oberblegisee.

46.9954° N, 9.0701° EPop. 2,541

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Schwanden

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 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 Schwanden
  2. Oberblegiseelake · 45 min
  3. Kunsthausmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Schiltviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Gufelstockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Gandstockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Schwanden
Today’s loopSchwandenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Schwanden?

Lochsite (nature spot, about 2 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 2 km), Oberblegisee (lake, about 6 km), Kunsthaus (museum, about 6 km), Gandstock (viewpoint, about 6 km), Stadtkirche (church, about 6 km).

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

131 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 8 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schwanden?

Gandstock, about 6 km by road; Schilt (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Schwanden?

Freulerpalast, about 14 km by road; Paxmal (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Schwanden?

Start in Schwanden, visit Oberblegisee, then Kunsthaus, then Schilt, then Gufelstock, then Gandstock, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.