Glarus
- Freeride
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Range
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About
Glarus is a lowland snowkiting area on the valley floor between Netstal and Glarus, positioned on the east side of the main road just north of a soccer field. It is described as opportunistic: riders go only when the right combination of northerly Bise wind and sufficient snow cover is present. For wind, the best directions are N, NNE, and NNW, with the most favorable months being February and March. One provider also characterizes the wind as frontal and notes that reliability can be limited, with turbulence possible from nearby mountain walls and buildings. Typical reported wind strength for the spot is about 10–20 knots. The terrain is described as flat-field/lowland agricultural ground, with sources emphasizing the need for ample space and protection of the surface. A key practical requirement is snow depth—commonly stated as at least 20–30 cm—so that the fields are adequately covered and the ground is protected. Snow is described as powder when conditions are right. Safety considerations are significant for this exact launch area: hazards include a nearby road plus fences and power lines. There are no lifeguards and rescue is indicated as not available at the spot level, so riders should plan accordingly and treat the area as condition-dependent with infrastructure nearby.
- Best months: February and March with northerly Bise wind (N, NNE, NNW)
- Flat lowland terrain, but only rideable with sufficient snow cover
- Nearby hazards include road and lines/infrastructure
- Best in February and March with northerly winds (N, NNE, NNW)
- Flat-field terrain suited to lowland snowkiting when conditions align
- Local guidance notes quiet use and emphasizes being used when the Bise is blowing strongly
- Wind reliability described as low
- Sessions depend on very specific snow coverage and adequate field snow depth (commonly 20–30 cm+)
- Hazards include road traffic/adjacent infrastructure (roads, fences, and power lines)
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, NNE, NNW
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Providers describe the wind type as frontal; both also note northerly flow as the key direction for sessions.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- February, March
- Shadow Zones
- Turbulence possible from nearby mountain walls and buildings.
Water & beach
- Beach
- Mixed
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Flat — No surf/wave context is provided; providers list wave size as flat.
- Launch
- Medium — Flat agricultural fields on the valley floor between Netstal and Glarus.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate
Through the year
Usually very quiet; used primarily by locals when conditions align.
By sport
What to expect for each.
An opportunistic lowland snowkiting spot that works when northerly Bise wind funnels through the valley and snow cover is present. Sources emphasize needing space and sufficient snow depth (commonly stated as at least 20–30 cm), with the site best in February and March.
- Snow Conditions
- Powder
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Glarus in the full forecast view.
Glarus wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 1–9 ktsGusts 25 kts
- Direction
- ENE76°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 259 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Temperature
- 5–20 °C
Over the next 7 days, Glarus is forecast for daytime winds of 1–9 kts, peaking around 9 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 25 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Road
- Fences
- Power lines
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
Rules of the spot
Use only when fields are adequately covered with snow to protect the ground.
- Only kite/snowkite when fields are adequately covered with snow to protect the ground.
- Best used when the Bise is blowing strongly.
- Ensure there is enough snow as this is a low-altitude spot.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Glarus
- Nearest Town
- Netstal
- Parking
- Parking is available near the Buchholz sports complex/soccer field.
- Access
- Located between Netstal and Glarus, on the east side of the main road. Just north of the soccer field (parking is available near the Buchholz sports complex/soccer field).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- German
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Various guesthouses and hotels available in Glarus.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and supermarkets available in nearby Glarus and Netstal.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Glarus?
The best overall months at Glarus are February, March.
Which wind directions work at Glarus?
Glarus works with N, NNE, NNW winds.
What skill level is Glarus suitable for?
Glarus suits these riding levels: Snowkiting: Intermediate.