Laggin - Seehorn

EASY (1.5/10)

Bällegga → Laggin

Distance
10.2 km
Ascent
+444 m
Descent
-1,350 m
Est. Time
3h 54m
Altitude
1,493.8–2,406 m
Type
point-to-point

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Laggin - Seehorn is a 10.2 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Bällegga to Laggin. The route covers 444m of ascent and 1,350m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,493m to 2,406m. Allow approximately 3h 54m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.2 km from Bällegga to Guggilihorn, climbing 259m (allow 1h 44m for this section). In contrast, the 3.2 km from Grauhorn to Laggin is much gentler.

About 54% 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 1,886 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.3 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2406m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km10 km2,406m1,494m
Steep (15–25%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%) Moderate (10–15%) Flat (<5%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Bällegga Guggilihorn
4.2 km+259m-570m1h 44m4.2
⛰️
Guggilihorn Furmulegrat
1.1 km+65m-104m24 min5.3
⛰️
Furmulegrat Grauhorn
1.8 km+68m-108m33 min7.1
⛰️
Grauhorn Laggin
3.2 km+53m-569m1h 11m10.2
Total10.2 km+444m-1,350m3h 54m10.2

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 16m
Calories
1,570 kcal
Water Needed
1.9 L
Effort Distance
21.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (102g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1137mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
54%
Mixed
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
43 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 444m ↓ 1,350m
High Point
2,406 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,493.8m — Range: 912.2m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (16%) Easy Grade (15%) Moderate Climb (15%) Steep (33%) Very Steep / Technical (21%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 85% exposed · 15% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (15%) Open terrain (31%) Above treeline (54%)
South-facing: 29% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 54% 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 June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
65% north-facing slopes
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

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

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

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

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 10.2 km, 444m ascent, max altitude 2406m, ~4h duration.

Essential 7 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. 1886 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2406m — wind chill
Recommended 5 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    54% steep terrain, 444m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Bällegga to Laggin (10.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Bällegga
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Finish — Getting Back
Laggin
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Seehorn On trail
  • Guggilihorn km 4.2 · 511m off trail
  • Tschuggmatthorn km 3.8 · 537m off trail
  • Furmulegrat km 5.3 · 1.3 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Pysche 1.2 km off trail
  • Geri 1.7 km off trail
  • Mätzischmatta km 0.8 · 1.8 km off trail
  • Ägerte km 1.5 · 1.9 km off trail
  • Härd km 0.8 · 2.0 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Bällegga
End
Laggin
Start Coordinates
46.18235, 8.11589
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