Elm

Elm occupies the upper Sernf valley in the canton of Glarus, beneath the limestone walls of the Glarus Alps. The village stands beside the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Glarus Thrust clearly reveals older rock layers pushed over younger ones. Above Elm, the Tschingelhörner contain the Martinsloch, a natural opening in the mountain rock. Local history is marked by the 1881 landslide, caused by slate extraction, which claimed 114 lives. Winter brings skiing on Elm’s local slopes, while the snow-free season draws walkers into the surrounding alpine terrain. Browse related webcams around Glarus and the Sernf valley to gain a broader picture of this alpine district.

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