Antronpass - Heitbodme

EASY (1.5/10)

Alpe Corone → Stafel

Distance
8.8 km
Ascent
+515 m
Descent
-730 m
Est. Time
3h 20m
Altitude
2,342.2–2,865.1 m
Type
point-to-point

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Antronpass - Heitbodme is a 8.8 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Alpe Corone to Stafel. The route covers 515m of ascent and 730m of descent, with elevations ranging from 2,342m to 2,865m. Allow approximately 3h 20m for the full route.

The route is divided into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.3 km from Unters Horn to Stafel, climbing 304m (allow 49 min for this section). In contrast, the 1.5 km from Almagellerhorn to Unters Horn is much gentler.

About 77% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 1,643 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.0 L of water.

High-alpine route reaching 2865m. Typically accessible July–September.

Elevation Profile

2,400m2,500m2,600m2,700m2,800m2,900m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km8 km9 km2,865m2,363m
Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Flat (<5%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Alpe Corone Latelhorn / Punta di Saas
0.6 km+30m-7m10 min0.6
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Latelhorn / Punta di Saas Punta Loraccio
0.9 km+4m-81m15 min1.5
⛰️
Punta Loraccio Punta Banella
1.5 km+35m-106m26 min3.0
⛰️
Punta Banella Augstkummenhorn
1.3 km+76m-2m23 min4.3
⛰️
Augstkummenhorn Kanzilti
0.7 km+12m-26m10 min5.1
⛰️
Kanzilti Almagellerhorn
1.4 km+54m-141m29 min6.5
⛰️
Almagellerhorn Unters Horn
1.5 km+0m-298m33 min8.0
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Unters Horn Stafel
1.3 km+304m-68m49 min9.4
Total8.8 km+515m-730m3h 20m8.8

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
1h 57m
Calories
1,372 kcal
Water Needed
1.7 L
Effort Distance
17.6 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (88g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~980mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
77%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
59 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 515m ↓ 730m
High Point
2,865.1 m
High alpine zone
Low point: 2,342.2m — Range: 522.9m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (32%) Easy Grade (28%) Moderate Climb (14%) Steep (17%) Very Steep / Technical (9%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 100% exposed · 0% shaded
Route shade profile
Above treeline (100%)
South-facing: 7% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 100% 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

⚠️ Snow risk month
Snow Risk
20%
Low
52% north-facing slopes
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

🌤️ Occasional snow patches possible above 2435m. Trail should be mostly clear but carry microspikes just in case.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: July, August, September

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 8.8 km, 515m ascent, max altitude 2865.1m, ~3h duration.

Essential 8 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
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1643 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2865.1m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    3h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    26% steep terrain, 515m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in October, November, December
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Alpe Corone to Stafel (8.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Alpe Corone
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Stafel
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Jazzihorn / Pizzo Cingino Nord 977m off trail
  • Latelhorn / Punta di Saas km 0.6 · 1.3 km off trail
  • Latelhorn Italienergipfel km 0.6 · 1.4 km off trail
  • Pizzo Cingino Sud 1.4 km off trail
  • Vorder Latelhorn / Pizzo di Camposecco km 1.1 · 1.5 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Alpe del Lago 1.6 km off trail
  • Alpe Croppi del Lago 1.9 km off trail
  • Bitzinen km 3.2 · 1.3 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Alpe Corone
End
Stafel
Start Coordinates
46.03779, 8.02027
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