04-Lötschberg Panoramaweg

EASY (1.2/10)

Steinegga → Gletscherstafel

Distance
9.3 km
Ascent
+310 m
Descent
-652 m
Est. Time
2h 55m
Altitude
1,766.8–2,147.7 m
Type
point-to-point
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04-Lötschberg Panoramaweg is a 9.3 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Steinegga to Gletscherstafel. The route covers 310m of ascent and 652m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,766m to 2,147m. Allow approximately 2h 55m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.1 km from Spalihorn to Tellihorn, climbing 123m.

With 80% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 33% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,356 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.8 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 2148m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

1,800m1,850m1,900m1,950m2,000m2,050m2,100m2,150m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km2,147m1,767m
Steep (15–25%) Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Steinegga → Spalihorn
0.8 km+50m-49m17 min0.8
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Spalihorn → Tellihorn
4.1 km+123m-300m1h 16m4.9
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Tellihorn → Bliejenduspitza
1.8 km+71m-125m34 min6.7
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Bliejenduspitza → Gletscherstafel
2.7 km+66m-177m47 min9.3
Total9.3 km+310m-652m2h 55m9.3

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
1h 43m
Calories
1,135 kcal
Water Needed
1.5 L
Effort Distance
15.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (78g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~866mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
80%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
33 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 310m ↓ 652m
High Point
2,147.7 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,766.8m — Range: 380.9m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (37%) Easy Grade (27%) Moderate Climb (26%) Steep (10%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 77% exposed · 23% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (23%) Open terrain (35%) Above treeline (42%)
South-facing: 6% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 42% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

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

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

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

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 9.3 km, 310m ascent, max altitude 2147.7m, ~3h duration.

Essential 7 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. 1356 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2147.7m — wind chill
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🩹
    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 Steinegga to Gletscherstafel (9.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Steinegga
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Gletscherstafel
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Arbächnubel km 0.4 · 298m off trail
  • Spalihorn km 0.8 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Stieltihorn km 0.8 · 1.7 km off trail
  • Schilthorn 1.8 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Fischbiel km 1.2 · 846m off trail
  • Biel km 1.5 · 1.0 km off trail
  • Netzbord km 2.5 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Weritzalp km 2.7 · 638m off trail
  • Tärra km 2.7 · 1.0 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Steinegga
End
Gletscherstafel
Start Coordinates
46.41472, 7.77181
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