Alp Guppen
2.0About
Alp Guppen sits at 1,658m in the Glarus Alps, accessible via the Sernf valley approach from Elm. The hut is a 2.5-hour walk from the village, following the Sernf river upstream through mixed forest and alpine meadow. It serves as a base for traversing the surrounding ridges and accessing peaks like Säntis and the Clariden massif. Summer scrambles and winter ski touring routes radiate from this location.
The hut has 20 beds across simple dorm rooms and provides evening meals and breakfast from the kitchen. No self-catering facilities are available, so meal booking is necessary when you reserve. Water comes from the hut spring. The building operates year-round but staffing varies with season—contact ahead if visiting outside summer months. SAC members receive standard discounts.
Book directly by phone to confirm bed availability and meal arrangements. July and August fill quickly, so reserve at least 4 weeks ahead. Winter visits require advance notice to ensure the hut is staffed.
The hut has 20 beds across simple dorm rooms and provides evening meals and breakfast from the kitchen. No self-catering facilities are available, so meal booking is necessary when you reserve. Water comes from the hut spring. The building operates year-round but staffing varies with season—contact ahead if visiting outside summer months. SAC members receive standard discounts.
Book directly by phone to confirm bed availability and meal arrangements. July and August fill quickly, so reserve at least 4 weeks ahead. Winter visits require advance notice to ensure the hut is staffed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability—the hut is small with only 20 beds, so book as soon as you have dates fixed, especially for weekends and July–August.
Alp Guppen operates seasonally; contact them directly by phone to confirm exact opening and closing dates for your planned visit.
From Elm village, follow the Sernf valley trail upstream along the river through forest and meadow for 2.5 hours to reach the hut at 1,658m.
The hut serves dinner and breakfast; there's no self-catering kitchen, so you're dependent on the meals they offer.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Elm is straightforward hiking on a marked trail, making it accessible for hikers with basic fitness.
Location
46.9982, 9.0394
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 20
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 78 744 21 84
- Website
- https://www.schwanden-gl.ch/
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