Via GeoAlpina Tectonikarena Sardona (Stage 1: Weisstannen - Elm)
Long distance hiking trail
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View of the world famous Glarner Hauptüberschiebung!
moderate
Distance 22.3 km
The Via GeoAlpina is a joint project of the Alpine countries launched in the framework of the International Year of Planet Earth 2007. The aim of the project is to make the public aware of the geological, geomorphological or hydrological highlights along the various routes of the ViaAlpina from Trieste to Monaco.
Two stages of the Via GeoAlpina lead right through the Sardona World Heritage Site
.The first one leads from Weisstannen to Elm. On this stage, one can observe a geological phenomenon of world dimensions: the Glarner Hauptüberschiebung. This shapes the landscape along the route and is clearly visible on the mountain flanks.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,223 m
Lowest point
974 m
Best time of year
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Rest stops
Berggasthaus Alp SiezAlp Walabütz
Tips and hints
Verpflegung / Unterkunft unterwegs: Alp Siez
Start
Haltestelle Vorsiez Weisstannen (1,003 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'744'953E 1'206'045N
DD
46.989626, 9.344301
DMS
46°59'22.7"N 9°20'39.5"E
UTM
32T 526180 5204068
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Destination
Elm
Turn-by-turn directions
Weisstannen – Walabütz – Foostock – Foopass – Elm
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Take the train to Sargans, then the bus in the direction of Pizolpark, on weekdays change the bus at Pizolpark - on Sundays the bus goes from Sargans station directly to Weisstannen / VorsiezGetting there
On weekdays you have to change the bus at Pizolpark.From Zurich on the A3 to Mels, leave the highway at the exit Mels / Sargans, the way to Weisstannen valley is signposted from the highway exit. Last possible parking in Weisstannen.Parking
bei Weisstannen / Vorsiez nur Bushaltestelle, keine ParkmöglichkeitenCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'744'953E 1'206'045N
DD
46.989626, 9.344301
DMS
46°59'22.7"N 9°20'39.5"E
UTM
32T 526180 5204068
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Trekking- oder Wanderschuhe, Wanderstöcke, Regenschutz, TrinkflascheDifficulty
moderate
Distance
22.3 km
Duration
7:49 h
Ascent
1,262 m
Descent
1,288 m
Highest point
2,223 m
Lowest point
974 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 7 Waypoints
- 7 Waypoints
Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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