Gebidempass-Bistinenpass

MODERATE (1.5/10)

P2543 → Gritte

Distance
10.6 km
Ascent
+384 m
Descent
-609 m
Est. Time
3h 27m
Altitude
2,197.5–2,473.8 m
Type
point-to-point

3D Trail Preview

🏔️
Loading 3D terrain…

Gebidempass-Bistinenpass is a 10.6 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from P2543 to Gritte. The route covers 384m of ascent and 609m of descent, with elevations ranging from 2,197m to 2,473m. Allow approximately 3h 27m for the full route.

The route is divided into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.5 km from Mattwaldhorn to Rothorn, climbing 135m (allow 1h 34m for this section).

With 84% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 46% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 1,638 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.1 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2474m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

2,200m2,250m2,300m2,350m2,400m2,450m2,500m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km11 km2,473m2,198m
Flat (<5%) Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
P2543 Magehorn
0.9 km+5m-56m13 min0.9
⛰️
Magehorn Galehorn
1.8 km+128m-46m36 min2.7
⛰️
Galehorn Simpeler Weizstadel
1.2 km+33m-85m22 min3.9
⛰️
Simpeler Weizstadel Böshorn
0.5 km+39m-35m12 min4.4
⛰️
Böshorn Mattwaldhorn
0.8 km+43m-16m14 min5.2
⛰️
Mattwaldhorn Rothorn
5.5 km+135m-321m1h 34m10.6
⛰️
Rothorn Chrizer Horlini
0.9 km+0m-51m13 min11.5
⛰️
Chrizer Horlini Gritte
0.0 km+0m-0m0 min11.5
Total10.6 km+384m-609m3h 27m10.6

Pace & Fuel Calculator

Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.

7:00 /km
4:00 /km (elite) 12:00 /km (leisure)
Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
1h 57m
Calories
1,353 kcal
Water Needed
1.7 L
Effort Distance
17.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (88g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~977mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
84%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
36 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 384m ↓ 609m
High Point
2,473.8 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 2,197.5m — Range: 276.3m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (44%) Easy Grade (28%) Moderate Climb (15%) Steep (10%) Very Steep / Technical (3%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 100% exposed · 0% shaded
Route shade profile
Above treeline (100%)
South-facing: 45% of route

☀️ 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

Loading live weather...

Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
59% north-facing slopes
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

Loading snow data…

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 10.6 km, 384m ascent, max altitude 2473.8m, ~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
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1638 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2473.8m — 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 P2543 to Gritte (10.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
P2543
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Gritte
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Magehorn km 0.9 · 701m off trail
  • Straffelgrat km 0.1 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Galehorn km 2.7 · 2.0 km off trail
  • Tochuhorn 2.4 km off trail
  • Ärezhorn km 0.1 · 2.7 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • P2474 km 0.1 · 1.9 km off trail
  • Hotosse km 1.9 · 1.9 km off trail
  • Ritztӓlli km 2.7 · 2.2 km off trail
  • Unners Fulmoos km 5.4 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Lauine km 4.3 · 1.4 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
P2543
End
Gritte
Start Coordinates
46.23996, 7.98001
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →

Similar Trails

Take this route with you

Download the GPX file for your GPS watch or phone. Works with Garmin, Suunto, COROS, Apple Watch, and all GPX-compatible apps.

Plan this route

Open in the TrailSplits planner to customize waypoints, get turn-by-turn navigation, and download the GPX for your GPS device.