Magerrain, Mountain summit in Glarus Alps, Switzerland.
Magerrain is a mountain peak in the Glarus Alps that reaches 2,524 meters and forms a natural border between the cantons of Glarus and St. Gallen. The summit area features steep rock faces and defined ridges characteristic of this alpine region in Eastern Switzerland.
Glacial activity during the last ice age shaped Magerrain's current form, carving its sharp ridges and valleys into the landscape. This geological history from thousands of years ago remains visible in the mountain's distinctive structure today.
Local mountaineering groups maintain traditional routes to Magerrain's summit, marking paths that connect different Swiss mountain communities across cantonal borders.
Several marked hiking trails lead up from Unterterzen toward the summit and nearby passes. A cable car to Maschgenkamm provides an easier way to reach starting points for different routes on the mountain.
The mountain has a prominence of 357 meters and stands as a natural waypoint between different alpine zones. This position makes it an important landmark despite being less well-known than surrounding peaks.
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