Skihütte Obererbs
3.1About
Skihütte Obererbs sits at 1,700m in the Glarus Alps, well-positioned for day hikes and ski touring across this eastern Swiss region. The hut lies above the Erbs valley, accessible via a hiking trail from Elm or Engi—plan on 2 to 3 hours depending on your starting point and fitness. The approach is straightforward but steep in sections; bring a headtorch if you're arriving late.
The hut has 28 beds split across several rooms and serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast. Bring your own sleeping bag (not provided). Water comes from the mountain spring—reliable year-round. The facilities are basic but functional: expect an old-school Swiss mountain hut with limited electricity. Skihütte Obererbs operates year-round, making it useful for winter ski touring as well as summer hiking.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for July and August—these months fill quickly. Winter weekends also book out fast, especially during school holidays. Outside peak season you'll often find space with a few days' notice. The hut is popular with local hikers and touring skiers, so it's worth confirming availability before planning your trip.
The hut has 28 beds split across several rooms and serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast. Bring your own sleeping bag (not provided). Water comes from the mountain spring—reliable year-round. The facilities are basic but functional: expect an old-school Swiss mountain hut with limited electricity. Skihütte Obererbs operates year-round, making it useful for winter ski touring as well as summer hiking.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for July and August—these months fill quickly. Winter weekends also book out fast, especially during school holidays. Outside peak season you'll often find space with a few days' notice. The hut is popular with local hikers and touring skiers, so it's worth confirming availability before planning your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are set; 28 beds fill quickly during summer weekends and ski season.
The hut operates year-round, though staffing levels vary—confirm opening dates for your planned visit.
Hike from Elm or Engi in 2 to 3 hours via a steep but straightforward trail; bring a headtorch if arriving after dark.
Hot dinner and breakfast are served daily; bring your own sleeping bag and expect drinking water but no shower.
Yes for summer hiking—the moderate approach is achievable for fit hikers with some experience, but the steep sections demand reasonable fitness.
Location
46.8998, 9.1129
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 28
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 55 642 50 53
- Website
- https://obererbs.ch/
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