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Bartli the Dwarf Adventure Trail – @braunwaldimglarnerland 🧙♂️🏔️
Braunwald | Glarus | Switzerland
* 🚆 Getting there: Take the funicular from Linthal to reach car-free Braunwald.
* 🗺️ Theme: Follow Dwarf Bartli’s story across 7 themed stations carved into nature — from castles and caves to magic forests and waterfalls.
🚡 Choose your Adventure
1️⃣ Peak Adventure
(≈3.8 km, ↓ 350 m, no strollers)
* Walk ~15 min to the Gumen gondola/chairlift, then ride up to the start.
* Stops: 🏰 Bartli’s Castle Ruins with Magic Throne Room, Gemstone Cavern, Dwarves’ Cave, Bartli’s Bark Hut.
* 🎒 Bonus fun: Finish at the rope park (from 4 yrs) or playground.
* End at Grotzenbüel gondola, then ride down and walk back to the Music Chest (final stop near the funicular).
2️⃣ Forest Adventure
(≈4.2 km, ↓ 350 m, no strollers)
* Walk ~10 min to the Grotzenbüel gondola, then ride up to start.
* Stops: Bartli’s Bark Hut, Dwarves’ Tower, Water Playground, Magic Forest, Tiidi’s House, Music Chest(Braunwald funicular station).
* 🎒 Bonus: Start with the rope park or playground below before hiking.
3️⃣ Full Adventure
(≈8.3 km, ↓ 700 m, no strollers)
* Start from Gumen, end in Braunwald — includes all stops above (adventure 1 & 2 combined).
4️⃣ Stroller-Friendly Adventure
(≈3.5 km, ↓ 320 m, stroller-friendly)
* Ride up to Grotzenbüel and follow the gentle trail pass the Dwarves’ Tower via Schwändiberg down to the Music Chest.
Of course all these trials can be done uphill if you prefer!
5️⃣ No-Gondola Adventure
(≈3 km, ± 120 m, no strollers)
* Starts right at the Braunwald funicular station.
* Stops: Tiidi’s House, Water Playground, Magic Forest, Dwarves’ Tower, and loop back.
🍽️ Where to eat
* Restaurant Gumen – table service with panoramic views.
* Restaurant Grotzenbüel – self-service by the rope park.
* Restaurant Cristal – table service near the bottom of the Grotzenbüel gondola.
✨ Save this for your next family hike — Braunwald + Bartli = mountain magic! #familyfun #familyadventures #outdoors #switzerland #familyhike #familytime #familytravel #travelblogger #dwarves
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