Hotel Belalp - Oberaletschhütten

MODERATE (1.8/10)

Geissbalma → Oberaletschhütte

Distance
8.1 km
Ascent
+985 m
Descent
-498 m
Est. Time
3h 40m
Altitude
1,974.2–2,700.6 m
Type
point-to-point
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Hotel Belalp - Oberaletschhütten is a 8.1 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Geissbalma to Oberaletschhütte. The route covers 985m of ascent and 498m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,974m to 2,700m. Allow approximately 3h 40m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.3 km from Tällihütte to Unterer Torberg, climbing 714m (allow 2h 17m for this section).

About 55% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 2,050 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.2 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2701m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

2,000m2,100m2,200m2,300m2,400m2,500m2,600m2,700m02 km4 km6 km8 km2,697m1,976m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Geissbalma → Sparrhorn
2.4 km+121m-196m50 min2.4
⛰️
Sparrhorn → Tällihütte
1.3 km+151m-20m32 min3.8
🏠
Tällihütte → Unterer Torberg
4.3 km+714m-282m2h 17m8.1
⛰️
Unterer Torberg → Oberaletschhütte
0.0 km+0m-0m0 min8.1
Total8.1 km+985m-498m3h 40m8.1

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Est. Finish Time
2h 23m
Calories
1,763 kcal
Water Needed
1.9 L
Effort Distance
20.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (107g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1194mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
55%
Mixed
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
122 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 985m ↓ 498m
High Point
2,700.6 m
High alpine zone
Low point: 1,974.2m — Range: 726.4m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (14%) Easy Grade (27%) Moderate Climb (9%) Steep (30%) Very Steep / Technical (20%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 98% exposed · 2% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (2%) Open terrain (3%) Above treeline (95%)
South-facing: 0% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 95% 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

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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: June, July, August, September, October

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 8.1 km, 985m ascent, max altitude 2700.6m, ~4h duration.

Essential 8 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. 2050 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2700.6m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    4h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    50% steep terrain, 985m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots
  • 💰
    Cash (CHF/EUR)
    Mountain huts often cash-only

Logistics

This route runs from Geissbalma to Oberaletschhütte (8.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Geissbalma
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Oberaletschhütte
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Sparrhorn km 2.4 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Hülsenhorn km 7.2 · 2.1 km off trail

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Tällihütte km 3.8 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Driesthütte km 3.8 · 1.8 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Riederij km 0.1 · 1.6 km off trail
  • Oberaletsch km 1.7 · 1.6 km off trail
  • Nesselweg km 0.1 · 1.6 km off trail
  • Steigadu 1.7 km off trail
  • Riederfurka km 0.1 · 1.8 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Geissbalma
End
Oberaletschhütte
Start Coordinates
46.38067, 7.99091
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