02-Lötschberg Panoramaweg

MODERATE (1.5/10)

From Kandersteg

Distance
10.3 km
Ascent
+499 m
Descent
-123 m
Est. Time
2h 59m
Altitude
1,172.1–1,548.2 m
Type
point-to-point

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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.

Elevation Profile

1,200m1,250m1,300m1,350m1,400m1,450m1,500m1,550m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km10 km1,548m1,172m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%) Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route Map

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) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~943mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
90%
Very Runnable
% 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

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (64%) Easy Grade (18%) Moderate Climb (10%) Steep (5%) Very Steep / Technical (3%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

⛅ Partial Shade 33% exposed · 67% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (67%) Open terrain (33%)
South-facing: 49% of route

🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
67% north-facing slopes
Mud Risk
15%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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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
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    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 November, December, January
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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