Birgisch - Belalp

MODERATE (2/10)

Bäll → Ägerte

Distance
12.1 km
Ascent
+468 m
Descent
-1,327 m
Est. Time
4h 59m
Altitude
1,158.3–2,093.1 m
Type
point-to-point
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Birgisch - Belalp is a 12.1 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Bäll to Ägerte. The route covers 468m of ascent and 1,327m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,158m to 2,093m. Allow approximately 4h 59m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 8.0 km from Foggenhorn to Ägerte, climbing 285m (allow 3h 01m for this section). In contrast, the 2.4 km from Bäll to Blindbergji is much gentler.

About 71% 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 2,426 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.0 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 2093m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

1,200m1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km2,093m1,175m
Moderate (10–15%) Flat (<5%) Steep (15–25%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Bäll → Blindbergji
2.4 km+38m-88m37 min2.4
⛰️
Blindbergji → Hofathorn / Schene Bärg
3.0 km+102m-13m46 min5.4
⛰️
Hofathorn / Schene Bärg → Foggenhorn
2.1 km+43m-81m34 min7.6
⛰️
Foggenhorn → Ägerte
8.0 km+285m-1146m3h 01m15.6
Total12.1 km+468m-1,327m4h 59m12.1

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 30m
Calories
1,943 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
23.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (113g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1254mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
71%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
39 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 468m ↓ 1,327m
High Point
2,093.1 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,158.3m — Range: 934.8m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (30%) Easy Grade (22%) Moderate Climb (9%) Steep (26%) Very Steep / Technical (13%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 75% exposed · 25% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (25%) Open terrain (31%) Above treeline (44%)
South-facing: 86% of route — receives maximum afternoon sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 44% 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 12.1 km, 468m ascent, max altitude 2093.1m, ~5h duration.

Essential 7 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2426 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2093.1m — wind chill
Recommended 5 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
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    39% steep terrain, 468m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    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 Bäll to Ägerte (12.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

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

⛰️ Peaks

  • Hofathorn / Schene Bärg km 5.4 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Foggenhorn km 7.6 · 1.9 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Steigadu km 0.1 · 1.2 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Bäll
End
Ägerte
Start Coordinates
46.36939, 7.96834
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