Blausee - Bättmer Hitta

EASY (1.3/10)

Bettmeralp → Unteralpenweg

Distance
5.8 km
Ascent
+577 m
Descent
-481 m
Est. Time
2h 46m
Altitude
2,043.5–2,213.8 m
Type
point-to-point
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Blausee - Bättmer Hitta is a 5.8 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Bettmeralp to Unteralpenweg. The route covers 577m of ascent and 481m of descent, with elevations ranging from 2,043m to 2,213m. Allow approximately 2h 46m for the full route.

The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.8 km from Sparrhorn to Bettmerhorn, climbing 392m.

About 68% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 60% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,392 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.7 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2214m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

2,050m2,075m2,100m2,125m2,150m2,175m2,200m2,225m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km2,214m2,045m
Very Steep (>25%) Steep (15–25%) Easy (5–10%) Flat (<5%) 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
📍
Bettmeralp → Sparrhorn
1.3 km+185m-42m36 min1.3
⛰️
Sparrhorn → Bettmerhorn
5.8 km+392m-438m2h 10m7.1
⛰️
Bettmerhorn → Unteralpenweg
0.0 km+0m-1m0 min7.1
Total5.8 km+577m-481m2h 46m5.8

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Est. Finish Time
1h 35m
Calories
1,156 kcal
Water Needed
1.4 L
Effort Distance
14 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (72g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~800mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
68%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
99 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 577m ↓ 481m
High Point
2,213.8 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 2,043.5m — Range: 170.3m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (22%) Easy Grade (27%) Moderate Climb (13%) Steep (28%) Very Steep / Technical (10%)

🧗 Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. Expect to walk the climbs.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 100% exposed · 0% shaded
Route shade profile
Above treeline (100%)
South-facing: 10% 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

✅ 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: June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 5.8 km, 577m ascent, max altitude 2213.8m, ~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. 1392 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2213.8m — 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
    38% steep terrain, 577m+ 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 Bettmeralp to Unteralpenweg (5.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

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

⛰️ Peaks

  • Sparrhorn km 1.3 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Bettmerhorn km 7.1 · 1.5 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Alpmatte km 2.1 · 884m off trail
  • Alpmatte km 2.1 · 1.0 km off trail
  • Scheene Bodu km 1.7 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Schweibuwald km 2.1 · 1.2 km off trail
  • Gopplerlücke km 1.7 · 1.2 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Bettmeralp
End
Unteralpenweg
Start Coordinates
46.39558, 8.05885
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