Glarus #3 – Mettmen (T3)

The «Wanderpokal Glarnerland» is an idea to promote tourism in the canton of Glarus. Four hikes are proposed this year. Each features a hut in Glarus and one can collect a stamp to commemorate the achievement.
This is #3: Mettmen
(Note: The title might give a false impression, but «mad women» are welcome to join this hike, too!)

(Different from the circular hike proposed on the «Wanderpokal Glarnerland» website, we hike to Mettmen from «behind», from the Elm side and across Wildmaadfurggeli pass.)

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RSVP:

• RSVP will open on Wednesday at 12:00h

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OUTBOUND TRAVEL:

• 08:00h: Meet at Zürich HB under the «Blue Angel»
• 08:12h: IR35 Zürich HB (platform 7, direction Chur) to Ziegelbrücke
• 09:02h: S6 Ziegelbrücke (platform 10) to Schwanden GL
• 09:28h: Postauto 541 Schwanden to «Elm, Sportbahnen»
• 09:53h: Arrival at «Elm, Sportbahnen» & walk to the cable car
• 10:00h: Cable car up from Elm to Empächli
• 10:15h: Start of the hike

HIKE DATA:

• Duration: 4¾ hrs
• Distance: 11km
• Ascent/descent: 960m/830m
• SAC class: T3 (white-red)
• Map: https://map.schweizmobil.ch/?lang=en&layers=Wanderland&trackId=783569949

LUNCH:

• Picnic

WANDERPOKAL WEBSITE:

• [ttps://glarnerland.ch/en/hiking-cup.html](ttps://glarnerland.ch/en/hiking-cup.html)

FURTHER HIKES IN THIS SERIES:

• Glarus #2: Claridenhütte: https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/events/308625833/
• Glarus #4: Segnespass: https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/events/308354387/

RETURN TRAVEL:

• Cable car down from Mettmen
• Connections every hour at xx:00h and xx:30h
  Target:
• 16:00h: Cable car down from Mettmen to Kies
• 16:13h: Postauto 544 from «Kies (Niederental)» to Nidfurn-Haslen
• 16:55h: S25 from Nidfurn-Haslen to Zürich HB
• 18:17h: Arrival back at Zürich HB

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DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement.
It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, ...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast.
If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.