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Fiesch Loop Trail Run

Hiking · Created 28 Jun 2026 · Fiesch, Oberwallis, Switzerland

Fiesch Loop Trail Run is a 158.5 km hike loop from Fiesch near Oberwallis, with 8964m of climbing and an effort score of 248.

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Distance
158.5 km
Elevation
↗ 8964m
Est. moving time
31h 35m
trail run, 7:00 min/km
Effort
248

Terrain & runnability

71% runnable

This loop packs 57m of climb per kilometre, which makes it a hilly endurance profile. 71% of measured grade stays in runnable terrain. The hardest kilometre is around km 40, gaining about 316m. Total route distance is 158.5 km.

Easy 29% Steady 29% Power-hike 25% Steep 17%
High point
2789m
Gain / km
57m
Max grade
70%

Snow & conditions

Low snow exposure

Elevation and latitude suggest snow is less likely, but the planner snow view is still useful for recent storms or high-country detours.

Route sections

Opening third
52.8 km
+4264m / -2962m
Middle third
52.8 km
+3136m / -3657m
Final third
52.8 km
+2715m / -3496m

Epic effort, estimated around 31h 35m moving time using a trail run model: 7:00 min/km flat pace plus about 11h 21m for 8964m of climbing. Expect 17% steep-grade exposure; pace and fueling should be closer to mountain running than flat-road distance math.

Flat-only: 18h 30m
Climb cost: +11h 21m
Effort distance: 270.7 km

Fuel & gear

Energy
20350 kcal
Water
20.5 L

Plan roughly 170 small fuel units, then adjust for weather, aid, and personal effort.

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Surface

≈18% paved · ≈82% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Elevation Profile

Elevation Profile

1,200m1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m2,800m020 km40 km60 km80 km100 km120 km140 km158.5 km2,777m1,059m
Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

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