Stage 3 of 5 · Grünes Band
Brennersgrün → Lauenstein (Oberfr)
Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.
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Brennersgrün
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
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17.9 km remaining
+286 m remaining
Shelter
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Shelter
Shelter · 290 m off the trail
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17.9 km remaining
+286 m remaining
Climb
1.2 km
80 m climb
0.9 km at 8.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 19 min in
16.7 km remaining
+274 m remaining
Shelter
2.2 km
Shelter
Shelter · 2 mapped points
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 35 min in
15.7 km remaining
+189 m remaining
Shelter
3.6 km
Luther's Blick
Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 57 min in
14.3 km remaining
+188 m remaining
Water
10.1 km
Lichtentanne Heimatbrunnen
Water · 80 m off the trail
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 2h 39m in
7.8 km remaining
+122 m remaining
Finish
17.9 km
Lauenstein (Oberfr)
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 42m in
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Getting Here
Brennersgrün (bus stop)
63m from trailhead · ~1 min walk
Getting Out
Lauenstein Türkenstraße (bus stop)
449m from trail end · ~5 min walk
Climbs and descents
The stage's climbs, descents and level stretches, measured on our line from terrain heights. Their climbs add up to the measured total, to within a metre of rounding; the times share out the stage's time by each section's effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brennersgrün → km 2.2 (792m) 704–794m | 2.2 km | +105m / -10m | 39 min | 📈 Climb |
km 2.2 (792m) → km 4.5 (665m) 665–792m | 2.3 km | +4m / -142m | 33 min | 📉 Descent |
km 4.5 (665m) → km 7.1 (674m) 638–673m | 2.5 km | +48m / -32m | 38 min | 🥾 Rolling or level |
km 7.1 (674m) → km 11.7 (485m) 483–678m | 4.6 km | +20m / -220m | 1h 12m | 📉 Descent |
km 11.7 (485m) → km 12.5 (480m) 466–485m | 0.8 km | +17m / -12m | 13 min | 🥾 Rolling or level |
km 12.5 (480m) → km 15.2 (374m) 374–480m | 2.8 km | +8m / -118m | 42 min | 📉 Descent |
km 15.2 (374m) → Lauenstein (Oberfr) 374–422m | 2.6 km | +84m / -42m | 45 min | 🥾 Rolling or level |
| Total | 17.9 km | +286m / -576m | 4h 42m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.
Surfaces and the hardest grade measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Grünes Band Stage 3: Brennersgrün → Lauenstein (Oberfr) is usually best from April to October. Snow is likely at the high point (800 m) in January.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (363 m) and the highest point (800 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| High point, day / night | 0°/-5° | 1°/-5° | 5°/-2° | 11°/1° | 15°/5° | 19°/9° | 21°/10° | 20°/10° | 15°/6° | 10°/3° | 4°/0° | 1°/-4° |
| Low point, day / night | 3°/-3° | 4°/-3° | 8°/0° | 14°/3° | 18°/7° | 22°/11° | 24°/12° | 23°/12° | 18°/8° | 13°/5° | 7°/2° | 3°/-1° |
| Rain, mm | 102 | 80 | 84 | 57 | 70 | 83 | 109 | 80 | 85 | 91 | 93 | 115 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 27 | 10 h 02 | 11 h 47 | 13 h 44 | 15 h 26 | 16 h 25 | 16 h 03 | 14 h 35 | 12 h 43 | 10 h 50 | 9 h 03 | 8 h 03 |
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. 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
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.
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 17.9 km, 286m ascent, max altitude 800.2m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.2L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1550 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Brennersgrün to Lauenstein (Oberfr) (17.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Brennersgrün 64m off trail
- 🚌 Lehesten, Neustadt km 2.8 · On trail
- 🚌 Lehesten, Wartehalle km 7.1 · 263m off trail
- 🚏 Lehesten km 7.2 · 356m off trail
- 🚌 Lehesten, Schule km 7.4 · 225m off trail
- 🚌 Großgeschwenda km 13 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Kleinneundorf km 15.3 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Lauenstein Türkenstraße km 17.9 · 394m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 285m off trail
- Meiler Hohe Tanne km 0.1 · 1.1 km off trail
- Shelter km 2.2 · On trail
- Luther's Blick km 3.6 · On trail
- Shelter km 5 · 80m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Lichtentanne Heimatbrunnen km 10.1 · 82m off trail
- Lichtentanne Heimatbrunnen km 12.2 · 1.7 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 17.9 · 2.1 km off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Wilderness Hut km 5.1 · 1.7 km off trail
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