Getting there
The Edelweiss Bänkli (bench) is located on Ämpächli above Elm. Sportbahnen Elm is easily accessible by public transport or by car. From Elm, the gondola will take you straight to the family-friendly Ämpächli day-trip and hiking area.
Experience
The Edelweiss Bänkli on Ämpächli is a very special spot to sit and enjoy the view. The impressive mountain scenery unfolds before your eyes, featuring the legendary Martinsloch and the Tschingelhörner in the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
Hiking to Bänkli
The Edelweiss Bänkli is best combined with an excursion to Ämpächli. You can either use Ämpächli as the starting point for a hike in the region, or you can walk to the Bänkli from Elm or Obererbs.
Most beautiful view
As soon as you reach the Bänkli, you’ll be struck by a breathtaking view across to the other side of the valley, the village of Elm below and the mountain panorama. Martinsloch and the Tschingelhörner make the view from the Edelweiss Bänkli something special. The striking rock formations are part of the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
Our tip
Elm has plenty to offer: right next to the bench, you can pop into the Ämpächli mountain restaurant and enjoy a refreshing Elmer Citro or a meal. Next door is a children’s paradise with a giant trampoline, a zipline, a petting zoo and a playground, which never fails to delight our younger guests.
Hotel / Restaurant
Both at the restaurants in the village of Elm and the mountain restaurants Ämpächli, Älpli and Bischofalp, you can enjoy stunning views combined with culinary delights.
Special events
Twice a year, the Martinsloch takes centre stage: the sun shines through this natural window in the rock and onto the spire of Elm Church — a fascinating natural spectacle centred on the legendary Martinsloch. Every autumn, the village of Elm also hosts the famous traditional Glarus Alpine Cheese and Schabziger Market. Visitors can look forward to a varied market, the Trychler, a cattle drive, a yodelling mass, regional cuisine and activities for both young and old.
