Bälmeten, Mountain summit in Glarus Alps, Switzerland
The Bälmeten summit rises to an elevation of 2,416 meters in the Glarus Alps, featuring steep rocky slopes and a prominent peak overlooking Erstfeld.
The mountain has served as a reference point for local shepherds and travelers crossing the Uri region since the establishment of alpine passages in medieval times.
Swiss mountaineering traditions continue at Bälmeten through regular expeditions organized by regional climbing clubs and nature preservation societies throughout the year.
Climbers need specialized equipment and good physical preparation to reach the summit, with access routes starting from Erstfeld requiring at least six hours of hiking.
A modern weather monitoring station at the summit collects data about wind patterns and atmospheric conditions, providing real-time information for paragliders and meteorologists.
GPS coordinates: 46.83117,8.68052
Latest update: April 4, 2025 13:51
Gross Windgällen
4.7 km
Chli Windgällen
4.8 km
Catholic Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul with Ossuary and Chapel of the Mount of Olives
5.1 km
Stone house northeast of the church
4.4 km
Tells Chapel
5.1 km
Catholic Church Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas with cemetery chapel
4.1 km
St. Albin Catholic Church with Ossuary
4.4 km
Jagdmatt pilgrimage chapel
2.9 km
Loreto chapel of St. Simon and Juda
5.1 km
Pilgrimage chapel of Our Lady
4.1 km
Crivelli-Kapelle an der Gotthardstrasse
4.8 km
Ellbogenkapelle of St. Ursula on the Stetten
3.5 km
Wattigwiler tower
5.1 km
Bridge on the old Klausen path
5.1 km
Haus in der Spielmatt
5.1 km
House Hof
4.3 km
Dance house
4.1 km
Gasthaus zum Adler
5.1 km
Locomotive shed
2.7 km
Farmhouse
4.4 km
Powder Tower on the Landsgemeinde Square
4 km
Residential building in Püntenermätteli
3 km
Old parish house
4.5 km
Old Rectory
4.4 km
House Schmid-Gerig (former Schleife)
4.5 km
House unterer Spätach with drying room
3.1 km
Residential house, yard
5 km
House
3.1 kmReviews
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