Golfrundweg

EASY (0.7/10)

Circular route from Bäz

Distance
5.7 km
Ascent
+156 m
Descent
-156 m
Est. Time
1h 31m
Altitude
1,427–1,543 m
Type
circular

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1,450m1,475m1,500m1,525m1,550m01 km2 km3 km4 km5 km5.7 km1,542m1,427m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

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Climbs, descents and decisive places in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Bäz

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 0 min in

    5.7 km remaining

    +156 m remaining

  2. Route note

    300 m

    Andermatt

    Village

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 5 min in

    5.4 km remaining

    +154 m remaining

  3. Route note

    300 m

    Wyden

    Place

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 5 min in

    5.4 km remaining

    +154 m remaining

  4. Route note

    1.0 km

    Marcht

    Place

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 16 min in

    4.7 km remaining

    +148 m remaining

  5. Climb

    2.5 km

    88 m climb

    1.0 km at 8.8% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 40 min in

    3.2 km remaining

    +121 m remaining

  6. Descent

    3.5 km

    113 m descent

    2.0 km at 5.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 57 min in

    2.1 km remaining

    +17 m remaining

  7. Finish

    5.7 km

    Bäz

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 1h 31m in

    0 m remaining

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5.7 km Distance156 m Climb1h 31m Est. time1,543 m High pointEASY Difficulty
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Golfrundweg is a 5.7 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Bäz. The route covers 156m of ascent and 156m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,427m to 1,543m. Allow approximately 1h 31m for the full route.

With 89% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance.

Budget roughly 672 kcal of energy expenditure and 0.9 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 1543m. Accessible May–October.

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Bäz → km 1.9 (1449m)
1,429–1,449m
1.9 km+23m / -2m26 min🥾 Rolling Terrain
km 1.9 (1449m) → km 3.7 (1536m)
1,449–1,542m
1.9 km+98m / -11m34 min📈 Climbing
km 3.7 (1536m) → Bäz
1,427–1,536m
1.9 km+13m / -121m29 min📉 Descending
Total5.7 km+156m / -156m1h 31m

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
55 min
Calories
565 kcal
Water Needed
0.8 L
Effort Distance
8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (41g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
89%
Gradient estimate, not surface or technical difficulty
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
28 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 156m ↓ 156m
High Point
1,543 m
Sub-alpine zone
Low point: 1,427.3m — Range: 115.7m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (70%) Easy Grade (12%) Moderate Climb (7%) Steep (11%)

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 36% open to the sky · 64% under canopy
Estimated canopy along the route
Under canopy (64%) Open terrain (36%)
South-facing: 25% 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 Golfrundweg is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1545 m) in January to February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this trail, around 1,427–1,545 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
Day / night1°/-5°1°/-6°4°/-3°6°/-1°11°/4°16°/8°18°/9°17°/9°13°/6°10°/3°5°/-1°2°/-4°
Rain, mm9277102121147166161165136149145109
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyPossiblePossible––––––PossiblePossible
Daylight8 h 5710 h 1811 h 4913 h 3114 h 5915 h 4915 h 3114 h 1612 h 3811 h9 h 278 h 36

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.

Current snow conditions

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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: 1545 m, approximately 3.5 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 5.7 km, 156m ascent, max altitude 1543m, ~2h duration.

Essential 5 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
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 1500m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Nearby Points of Interest

📍 Nearby Places

  • Wyden km 0.3 · 270m off trail
  • Andermatt Reuss km 5.4 · 631m off trail
  • Waffenplatz km 5.4 · 717m off trail
  • Kasernenareal km 5.4 · 906m off trail
  • Marcht km 1 · 933m off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Bäz
End
Bäz
Start Coordinates
46.63473, 8.58486
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