Notable viewpoint · Glarus, Glarus
Ruchenfirn
Ruchenfirn is a viewpoint in Glarus, Glarus.
Ruchenfirn: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Ruchenfirn
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Ruchenfirn — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.81102, 8.78709. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ruchenfirn
- Klausen Pass · viewpoint · Glarus · ~10 km · Must-see
- Schächentaler Windgällen · viewpoint · Glarus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Witenalpstock · viewpoint · Uri · ~11 km · Must-see
- Piz Ault · viewpoint · Glarus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tödi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~12 km · Must-see
- Piz Dado · viewpoint · Glarus · ~12 km · Must-see
- Piz Urlaun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Biferten Glacier · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Gämsfairenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Disentis Abbey · attraction · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
- Fulen · viewpoint · Schwyz · ~16 km · Must-see
- Medieval castle ruin Attinghausen · fort · Nidwalden · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hinter Schiben · viewpoint · Glarus · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hinter Selbsanft · viewpoint · Glarus · ~18 km · Must-see
- Schwarz Berg · viewpoint · Uri · ~20 km · Must-see
- Rudenz Castle · fort · Nidwalden · ~20 km · Must-see
- Seedorf Castle · fort · Nidwalden · ~20 km · Must-see
- Burg Seedorf · fort · Uri · ~20 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ruchenfirn
- Klausen Pass · viewpoint · Glarus · ~10 km · Must-see
- Schächentaler Windgällen · viewpoint · Glarus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Witenalpstock · viewpoint · Uri · ~11 km · Must-see
- Piz Ault · viewpoint · Glarus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tödi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~12 km · Must-see
- Piz Dado · viewpoint · Glarus · ~12 km · Must-see
- Piz Urlaun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Biferten Glacier · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Gämsfairenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Fulen · viewpoint · Schwyz · ~16 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Ruchenfirn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ruchenfirn?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ruchenfirn?
Nearby: Klausen Pass (viewpoint, 10 km), Schächentaler Windgällen (viewpoint, 11 km), Witenalpstock (viewpoint, 11 km), Piz Ault (viewpoint, 11 km), Tödi (viewpoint, 12 km), Piz Dado (viewpoint, 12 km).
Is Ruchenfirn worth visiting?
Ruchenfirn is listed as a notable viewpoint in Glarus on Spotwander.