Hirzli-Rundweg

EASY (1.5/10)

Circular route from Auen

Distance
7.4 km
Ascent
+706 m
Descent
-765 m
Est. Time
3h 23m
Altitude
995.1–1,596.6 m
Type
circular
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Hirzli-Rundweg is a 7.4 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Auen. The route covers 706m of ascent and 765m of descent, with elevations ranging from 995m to 1,596m. Allow approximately 3h 23m for the full route.

About 57% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 55% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,758 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.0 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 1597m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

1,100m1,200m1,300m1,400m1,500m1,600m02 km4 km6 km7.4 km1,597m1,002m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

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Segment Breakdown

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SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Auen → km 3.6 (1590m)
1,061–1,596m
3.6 km+538m / -9m1h 37m🔺 Steep Climb
km 3.6 (1590m) → Morgenholz
1,002–1,597m
3.8 km+76m / -664m1h 12m🔻 Steep Descent
Total7.4 km+706m / -765m2h 50m

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 03m
Calories
1,481 kcal
Water Needed
1.7 L
Effort Distance
18.3 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (92g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1026mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
57%
Mixed
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
96 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 706m ↓ 765m
High Point
1,596.6 m
Sub-alpine zone
Low point: 995.1m — Range: 601.5m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (16%) Easy Grade (17%) Moderate Climb (14%) Steep (26%) Very Steep / Technical (27%)

⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.

Sun Exposure

⛅ Partial Shade 44% exposed · 56% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (56%) Open terrain (44%)
South-facing: 28% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for July

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
10%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

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

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

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 7.4 km, 706m ascent, max altitude 1596.6m, ~3h duration.

Essential 6 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. 1758 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 1500m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
Recommended 5 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
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    53% steep terrain, 706m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Bärensoolspitz km 1 · 3.0 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Eggenwald km 6.8 · 2.7 km off trail
  • Höcheli km 0.5 · 2.8 km off trail
  • Geissgadenälpli km 1 · 2.8 km off trail
  • Geissgadenchöpf km 1 · 2.9 km off trail
  • Bärensool km 1 · 3.0 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Auen
End
Morgenholz
Start Coordinates
47.12510, 9.01309
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