Geoweg Atzmännig Chrüzegg Wattwil

MODERATE (1.5/10)

Krinau → Oberatzmännig

Distance
8.0 km
Ascent
+684 m
Descent
-327 m
Est. Time
3h 03m
Altitude
823.6–1,300.3 m
Type
point-to-point

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Geoweg Atzmännig Chrüzegg Wattwil is a 8.0 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Krinau to Oberatzmännig. The route covers 684m of ascent and 327m of descent, with elevations ranging from 823m to 1,300m. Allow approximately 3h 03m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 6.0 km from Krinau to Tweralpspitz, climbing 609m (allow 2h 20m for this section).

About 70% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 45% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 1,579 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.8 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 1300m). Hikeable most of the year.

Elevation Profile

900m1,000m1,100m1,200m1,300m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km8 km1,300m824m
Steep (15–25%) Flat (<5%) Very Steep (>25%) Moderate (10–15%) Easy (5–10%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Krinau Tweralpspitz
6.0 km+609m-133m2h 20m6.0
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Tweralpspitz Rotstein
0.8 km+22m-72m15 min6.9
⛰️
Rotstein Schwammegg
0.8 km+50m-34m15 min7.6
⛰️
Schwammegg Oberatzmännig
0.6 km+4m-87m12 min8.2
Total8.0 km+684m-327m3h 03m8.0

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
1h 55m
Calories
1,346 kcal
Water Needed
1.5 L
Effort Distance
16.5 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (87g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~966mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
70%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
85 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 684m ↓ 327m
High Point
1,300.3 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 823.6m — Range: 476.7m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (26%) Easy Grade (25%) Moderate Climb (16%) Steep (23%) Very Steep / Technical (10%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

⛅ Partial Shade 31% exposed · 69% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (69%) Open terrain (31%)
South-facing: 51% of route

🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
69% north-facing slopes
Mud Risk
15%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 8.0 km, 684m ascent, max altitude 1300.3m, ~3h duration.

Essential 4 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. 1579 kcal burn
Recommended 5 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    33% steep terrain, 684m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in December, January, February
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Krinau to Oberatzmännig (8.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Krinau
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Oberatzmännig
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Geiss-Chopf km 3 · 2.2 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Obere Stämisegg 1.7 km off trail
  • Untere Stämisegg 1.9 km off trail
  • Laubengaden 1.9 km off trail
  • Holzweid km 3 · 2.0 km off trail
  • Tüftobel km 3 · 2.2 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Krinau
End
Oberatzmännig
Start Coordinates
47.31754, 9.04971
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