Larnags-Runca-Flims

EASY (1.3/10)

Runcahöhe → Flims

Distance

8.6 km

Ascent

+358 m

Descent

-583 m

Est. Time

2h 58m

Altitude

1,086.1–1,443.5 m

Type

point-to-point

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Larnags-Runca-Flims is a 8.6 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Runcahöhe to Flims. The route covers 358m of ascent and 583m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,086m to 1,443m. Allow approximately 2h 58m for the full route.

The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.3 km from Runcahöhe to Crest la Plugliusa, climbing 333m (allow 1h 47m for this section).

With 81% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 29% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,398 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.8 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 1444m). Hikeable most of the year.

Elevation Profile

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

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
📍 Runcahöhe → Crest la Plugliusa	5.3 km	+333m	-216m	1h 47m	5.3
⛰️ Crest la Plugliusa → Piz Aulta	4.1 km	+25m	-357m	1h 09m	9.4
⛰️ Piz Aulta → Flims	0.1 km	+0m	-10m	1 min	9.5
Total	8.6 km	+358m	-583m	2h 58m	8.6

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Est. Finish Time

1h 41m

Calories

1,156 kcal

Water Needed

1.5 L

Effort Distance

15.1 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (76g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~843mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

81%

Very Runnable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

41 m/km

Steep profile

↑ 358m ↓ 583m

High Point

1,443.5 m

Mountain zone

Low point: 1,086.1m — Range: 357.4m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (22%) Easy Grade (30%) Moderate Climb (23%) Steep (24%) Very Steep / Technical (1%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

⛅ Partial Shade 30% exposed · 70% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (70%) Open terrain (30%)

South-facing: 24% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.