Schwarzband

Schwarzband is a locality in Glarus Süd, Glarus. Schwarzband is situated nearby to the locality Hälsli, as well as near Geissstein.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Claridenhütte and Gemsfairenstock.

Claridenhütte

Mountain hut

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Claridenhütte is a mountain hut.

The Gemsfairenstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Uri and Glarus. It lies east of the Klausen Pass, on the range east of the Clariden. A trail leads to its summit via the western ridge.

Bocktschingel

Peak

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The Bocktschingel is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Uri and Glarus. It lies south-east of the Klausen Pass, on the range east of the Clariden. Bocktschingel is situated 4 km west of Schwarzband.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Urnerboden and Linthal.

Urnerboden

Village

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The Urnerboden is a village in the high valley of Urner Boden, and also an alp and a small high Alpine permanent settlement in the Swiss canton of Uri. Urnerboden is situated 4½ km northwest of Schwarzband.

Linthal

Village

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Linthal is a village and former municipality in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. The village lies near the head of the valley of the Linth river, and at the foot of the Klausen Pass into the canton of Uri. Linthal is situated 8 km northeast of Schwarzband.