Karstspur Silberen

MODERATE (2.4/10)

Circular route from Ruch Tritt

Distance

13.7 km

Ascent

+1,051 m

Descent

-1,051 m

Est. Time

5h 22m

Altitude

1,546.9–2,302.3 m

Type

circular

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Karstspur Silberen is a 13.7 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Ruch Tritt. The route covers 1,051m of ascent and 1,051m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,546m to 2,302m. Allow approximately 5h 22m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.9 km from Ruch Tritt to Hüttlisgütsch, climbing 615m.

About 60% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 60% gradient.

Budget roughly 3,050 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.2 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2302m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%) Easy (5–10%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Ruch Tritt → Hüttlisgütsch	5.9 km	+615m	-247m	2h 25m	5.9
⛰️ Hüttlisgütsch → Rampferenstöckli	5.1 km	+417m	-451m	2h 05m	11.0
⛰️ Rampferenstöckli → Mieserenstock	2.2 km	+10m	-351m	44 min	13.2
⛰️ Mieserenstock → Ruch Tritt	0.6 km	+9m	-2m	7 min	13.7
Total	13.7 km	+1,051m	-1,051m	5h 22m	13.7

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Est. Finish Time

3h 20m

Calories

2,589 kcal

Water Needed

2.7 L

Effort Distance

29.5 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (150g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1672mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

60%

Runnable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

76 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 1,051m ↓ 1,051m

High Point

2,302.3 m

Alpine zone

Low point: 1,546.9m — Range: 755.4m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (24%) Easy Grade (19%) Moderate Climb (17%) Steep (29%) Very Steep / Technical (11%)

🧗 Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. Expect to walk the climbs.

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 72% exposed · 28% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (28%) Open terrain (49%) Above treeline (23%)

South-facing: 18% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 23% 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.