Planurahütte

Planurahütte is a mountain hut owned and operated by the Sektion Tödi of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Situated at 2,947 metres above sea level in the Glarus Alps, it is the highest SAC hut in eastern Switzerland. The hut lies south of Linthal on the watershed between the Clariden, Hüfi, and Sand glaciers. It offers 41 sleeping places distributed across five rooms in a mass dormitory layout and is staffed during the ski touring season (mid-March to early May) and the summer season (mid-June to Bettag, a Swiss holiday). The hut is a popular starting point for hikes, glacier tours, climbing, and ski tours. Adjacent to the hut is Europe's largest wind-formed snow funnel, known as a wind col. The building, constructed from natural stone in 1929–1930 according to plans by architect Hans Leuzinger, is noted for its organic integration into the rock. Its capacity was doubled in 1965 while largely preserving the original design. The hut is accessible via several routes, including from Klausenpass via Chammlijoch (4–5 hours), from Linthal via Tierfehd and Obersand (6–7 hours), and from Disentis via Val Russein and Sandpass (6–7 hours). Nearby peaks include the Tödi, Clariden, Grosses Schärhorn, and Piz Cazarauls. The hut is a key base for mountaineering in the region and is part of the SAC's network of huts.

The Planurahütte was built between 1929 and 1930 by the Sektion Tödi of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), following plans by architect Hans Leuzinger. Leuzinger personally selected the exact building site, choosing a location where the angled floor plan appears to embrace the rock and corresponds with the adjacent rock spur. The natural stone structure rises abruptly without a levelled foundation, topped by a simple shed roof that seems to trace and even exaggerate the terrain's form. The panoramic window of the common room faces north, towards the summit of the Clariden. Soon after construction, the hut's capacity proved insufficient, and in 1965 its volume was doubled while largely maintaining the original design structure. During the renovation, in the summer of 1966, the Biferten flight accident occurred. The hut has since served as a key base in the Glarus Alps, offering 41 sleeping places and seasonal hospitality. It remains the highest SAC hut in eastern Switzerland and is a popular destination for alpine activities.

• 1966

  Biferten flight accident occurs during renovation.

• 1965

  Hut volume doubled while largely maintaining original design.

• 1930

  Planurahütte is completed and opened.

• 1929

  Construction of Planurahütte begins by Sektion Tödi of SAC.

High-alpine mountain hut for mountaineers, hikers, and ski tourers, operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.

• Mountain hut accommodation

  41 sleeping places in 5 rooms (mass dormitory).

• Meals and refreshments

  Provided during ski touring and summer seasons.

• Guiding services

  For hikes, glacier tours, climbing, and ski tours.

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2. 2Planurahütte - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Planurahütte - SAC Tödisac-toedi.ch