Dominikpfad

EASY (0.6/10)

Circular route from Hinter Huismatt

Distance
4.4 km
Ascent
+187 m
Descent
-187 m
Est. Time
1h 20m
Altitude
1,198–1,349 m
Type
circular

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

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14 route events
  1. Start

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    Hinter Huismatt

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 0 min in

    4.4 km remaining

    +187 m remaining

  2. Climb

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    112 m climb

    1.5 km at 7.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

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    4.4 km remaining

    +187 m remaining

  3. Route note

    100 m

    Hinter Huismatt

    Hamlet

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 2 min in

    4.3 km remaining

    +182 m remaining

  4. Route note

    500 m

    Langboden

    Place

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 9 min in

    3.9 km remaining

    +143 m remaining

  5. Descent

    1.6 km

    144 m descent

    1.8 km at 8.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 28 min in

    2.9 km remaining

    +48 m remaining

  6. Route note

    1.6 km

    Gummen

    Peak

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 29 min in

    2.8 km remaining

    +48 m remaining

  7. Finish

    4.4 km

    Hinter Huismatt

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 1h 21m in

    0 m remaining

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4.4 km Distance187 m Climb1h 20m Est. time1,349 m High pointEASY Difficulty
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Dominikpfad is a 4.4 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Hinter Huismatt. The route covers 187m of ascent and 187m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,198m to 1,349m. Allow approximately 1h 20m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.6 km from Hinter Huismatt to Gummen, climbing 132m.

With 86% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 29% gradient.

Budget roughly 602 kcal of energy expenditure and 0.8 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 1349m). Hikeable most of the year.

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Hinter Huismatt → Gummen
1.6 km+132m-16m32 min1.6
⛰️
Gummen → Hinter Huismatt
2.9 km+55m-171m48 min4.4
Total4.4 km+187m-187m1h 20m4.4

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Est. Finish Time
49 min
Calories
508 kcal
Water Needed
0.7 L
Effort Distance
7.2 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (37g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
86%
Gradient estimate, not surface or technical difficulty
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
42 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 187m ↓ 187m
High Point
1,349.3 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 1,198.3m — Range: 151m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (37%) Easy Grade (37%) Moderate Climb (12%) Steep (13%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Tree cover and UV

⛅ Patchy tree cover 30% open to the sky · 70% under canopy
Estimated canopy along the route
Under canopy (70%) Open terrain (30%)
South-facing: 22% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌲 Largely under trees. Good canopy at lower elevations, so the open sections are the ones to plan for.

Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Dominikpfad is usually best from May to October.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (1,197 m) and the highest point (1,350 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorMixedMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedMixed
High point, day / night3°/-4°3°/-4°6°/-2°10°/1°14°/5°17°/9°19°/11°19°/11°15°/7°11°/4°6°/0°3°/-3°
Low point, day / night4°/-3°4°/-4°7°/-1°11°/2°15°/6°18°/10°20°/11°20°/12°16°/8°12°/5°7°/1°4°/-2°
Rain, mm9792106108143163172164127127124117
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossiblePossible––––––PossiblePossible
Daylight8 h 5510 h 1611 h 4913 h 3215 h 0115 h 5115 h 3314 h 1712 h 3810 h 599 h 258 h 33

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 1350 m, approximately 1.5 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 4.4 km, 187m ascent, max altitude 1349.3m, ~1h duration.

Essential 3 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    1L water bottle
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
Recommended 3 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Gummen km 1.6 · 561m off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Lueg is Tal km 1.1 · 247m off trail
  • Langboden km 0.5 · 511m off trail
  • Dürrenboden km 0.6 · 752m off trail
  • Unterrain km 0.5 · 833m off trail
  • Hinter Gummen km 1.5 · 896m off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Hinter Huismatt
End
Hinter Huismatt
Start Coordinates
46.90907, 8.35461
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