02-Lötschberg Panoramaweg

MODERATE (1.5/10)

From Kandersteg

Distance
10.3 km
Ascent
+499 m
Descent
-123 m
Est. Time
2h 59m
Altitude
1,172–1,548 m
Type
point-to-point

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1,200m1,250m1,300m1,350m1,400m1,450m1,500m1,550m02 km4 km6 km8 km10 km1,548m1,172m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

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14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Kandersteg

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 0 min in

    10.3 km remaining

    +499 m remaining

  2. Route note

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    Kandersteg

    Village

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 0 min in

    10.3 km remaining

    +499 m remaining

  3. Route note

    500 m

    Im Weecheli

    Place

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 9 min in

    9.8 km remaining

    +491 m remaining

  4. Route note

    1.2 km

    Hinder de Büele

    Hamlet

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 21 min in

    9.1 km remaining

    +487 m remaining

  5. Climb

    1.8 km

    159 m climb

    1.6 km at 9.8% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 31 min in

    8.5 km remaining

    +476 m remaining

  6. Climb

    7.7 km

    183 m climb

    2.6 km at 7.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 2h 14m in

    2.6 km remaining

    +195 m remaining

  7. Finish

    10.3 km

    Route finish

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 3h 00m in

    0 m remaining

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10.3 km Distance499 m Climb2h 59m Est. time1,548 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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02-Lötschberg Panoramaweg is a 10.3 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland. The route covers 499m of ascent and 123m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,172m to 1,548m. Allow approximately 2h 59m for the full route.

The route is divided into 6 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.1 km from Innerer Fisistock to Burstegge, climbing 233m.

With 90% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 55% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,468 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.8 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 1548m. Accessible May–October.

Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Kandersteg → Jegertosse
3.3 km+197m-18m1h 00m3.3
⛰️
Jegertosse → Stock
0.9 km+13m-46m14 min4.2
🏠
Stock → Untere Tatelishorn
1.2 km+12m-9m16 min5.4
⛰️
Untere Tatelishorn → Innerer Fisistock
0.8 km+44m-2m13 min6.2
⛰️
Innerer Fisistock → Burstegge
4.1 km+233m-48m1h 14m10.3
⛰️
Burstegge → End
0.0 km+0m-0m0 min10.3
Total10.3 km+499m-123m2h 59m10.3

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
1h 53m
Calories
1,250 kcal
Water Needed
1.5 L
Effort Distance
15.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (85g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
90%
Gradient estimate, not surface or technical difficulty
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
48 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 499m ↓ 123m
High Point
1,548.2 m
Sub-alpine zone
Low point: 1,172.1m — Range: 376.1m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (64%) Easy Grade (18%) Moderate Climb (10%) Steep (5%) Very steep gradient (3%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Tree cover and UV

⛅ Patchy tree cover 33% open to the sky · 67% under canopy
Estimated canopy along the route
Under canopy (67%) Open terrain (33%)
South-facing: 49% of route

🌲 Largely under trees. Good canopy at lower elevations, so the open sections are the ones to plan for.

Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on 02-Lötschberg Panoramaweg is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1548 m) in February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (1,172 m) and the highest point (1,548 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedMixed
High point, day / night2°/-5°1°/-6°3°/-4°6°/-1°11°/3°16°/7°17°/9°17°/10°13°/6°10°/4°6°/0°4°/-4°
Low point, day / night4°/-4°4°/-4°6°/-2°10°/1°15°/6°19°/10°21°/11°21°/12°17°/8°13°/6°8°/1°6°/-2°
Rain, mm93818478104979294829498104
Snow at high pointPossibleLikelyPossiblePossible––––––PossiblePossible
Daylight8 h 5810 h 1811 h 4913 h 3114 h 5815 h 4715 h 2914 h 1512 h 3811 h9 h 288 h 37

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

Current snow conditions

Current route snow

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 1548 m, approximately 10.3 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 10.3 km, 499m ascent, max altitude 1548.2m, ~3h duration.

Essential 6 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Energy bars & gels
    Est. 1468 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 1500m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Kandersteg to the finish (10.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Kandersteg
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Finish
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

📍 Nearby Places

  • Im Weecheli km 0.5 · 600m off trail
  • Seeweidli km 0.5 · 654m off trail
  • Holzfad km 0.5 · 843m off trail
  • Ricola Kräutergarten Kandersteg km 1.4 · 880m off trail
  • Bundsweid km 1.4 · 1.0 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Kandersteg
Start Coordinates
46.49519, 7.67168
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