Schlattbach

Indianer Klettersteig Last Update: 20.10.2025 by Jeroen Kirchner
Country: Schweiz / Switzerland
Region: Kanton Glarus
Subregion: Glarus
Town: Glarus
v4 a2 II
4h20
2h
2h
20min
790m
650m
140m
x
50m
2x60
6
on Foot
Rating:
★★★★★
2 (1)
Info:
★★★
2 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2 (1)
Summary:
Combo with Indianer klettersteig. A couple of waterfalls with exposed abseils add to an adventurous outing.
Summary:
Combo with Indianer klettersteig. A couple of waterfalls with exposed abseils add to an adventurous outing.
Access:
P Indianer Klettersteig, free of charge.
Approach (2 h):
Recommended is the via ferrata which keeps us busy for about 2 hours (cable pulley on site and optional), small signs for the klettersteig (flag of Canton Glarus & cable visible from the P). Free contribution with Twint QR code on site After an entertaining ferrata we find the forest road on top and follow it for a few turns. At the old house we change by the hikers bridge.
Tour (2 h):
An Rd for access 8m (not equipped) 2 bolts one w ring Rd 40m expo 2 bolts one w ring Rd 25m expo Walk dc go under bridge to next drop An Rd for access 10m (not equipped) 2 X An Rd rope + maillon 20m freehanging (USE THE ONE TO THE RIGHT) 2 bolts Rd directly below! 50m Exit Rg (grass) or Rd Dc (via a crack) Or abseil a little further some 60m Alt. 650m Walk Dc down join approach path alt. 550 Car P alt. 470m
Return (20 min):
At first complicated. First walk, DC on the left bank, then find right bank the approach trail.

Coordinates:

Parking Entry and Exit
47.065814°, 9.061285° ↓↑
DMS: 47° 3" 56.93', 9° 3" 40.63'
DM: 47° 3.949", 9° 3.677"
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SwissTopo
Some wood my be stored here for ready pick-uo
Canyon Start
47.06597°, 9.069767° ↓↑
DMS: 47° 3" 57.49', 9° 4" 11.16'
DM: 47° 3.958", 9° 4.186"
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Canyon End
47.066509°, 9.066002° ↓↑
DMS: 47° 3" 59.43', 9° 3" 57.61'
DM: 47° 3.991", 9° 3.96"
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14.10.2025 Jeroen Kirchner ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
First time combo of the ferrata + canyon. They are quite complimentary. Finished the project by adding the intermediate anchors in the c80. Approach via Indianer VF + 50m of turns on a forest road Alt 790 hikers bridge An Rd for access 8m (not equipped) 2 bolts one w ring Rd 40m 2 bolts one w ring Rd 25m expo Walk dc go under bridge to next drop An Rd for access 10m (not equipped) 2 X An Rd rope + maillon 20m freehanging (USE THE ONE TO THE RIGHT) 2 bolts Rd directly below! 50m Exit Rg (grass) or Rd Dc (via a crack) Or abseil a little further 60m Alt. 650m Walk Dc down join approach path alt. 550 Car P alt. 470m
Hydrology:
Similar flow in autumn as in spring