Obere Bogmen
2.7About
Obere Bogmen sits at 1374m in the Glarus Alps, on the southern side of the Säntis massif. You reach it from the village of Engi in about 2 hours on foot via well-marked trails through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut also connects to the Säntis ridge routes and sits on the network between Braunwald and the Appenzell Alps, making it useful for longer traverses.
The hut is a working Alpine dairy farm that welcomes hikers and provides basic accommodation and meals. Capacity is small—around 20 beds in simple dormitory-style rooms. They serve hearty farm food, including their own dairy products. Water comes from the spring. The hut operates year-round as a farm, though hiking traffic is heaviest from June through September. Check ahead in winter as staffing varies.
Book directly with the hut by phone or in person; they don't use online booking systems. Summer weekends fill quickly, so contact them a week or two ahead if you're arriving Saturday or Sunday. This is a working farm first and a hut second, so expectations should match—comfort is basic, but the setting and food are genuine.
The hut is a working Alpine dairy farm that welcomes hikers and provides basic accommodation and meals. Capacity is small—around 20 beds in simple dormitory-style rooms. They serve hearty farm food, including their own dairy products. Water comes from the spring. The hut operates year-round as a farm, though hiking traffic is heaviest from June through September. Check ahead in winter as staffing varies.
Book directly with the hut by phone or in person; they don't use online booking systems. Summer weekends fill quickly, so contact them a week or two ahead if you're arriving Saturday or Sunday. This is a working farm first and a hut second, so expectations should match—comfort is basic, but the setting and food are genuine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often be arranged with shorter notice given the hut's small capacity.
Open June to October; best to confirm exact dates with the hut directly as a working dairy farm.
Start from Engi village and allow 2 hours on well-marked trails through forest and meadow to reach 1374m; the route is straightforward.
Basic accommodation and home-cooked meals using dairy products from the farm; confirm bed count and meal options when booking.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Engi is easy terrain and ideal for families or hikers new to multi-day trips.
Location
47.1899, 9.0926
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