Lej da la Tscheppa

EASY (1.5/10)

Dschember → Curtin da Gennas

Distance
8.0 km
Ascent
+656 m
Descent
-858 m
Est. Time
3h 24m
Altitude
1,816.6–2,632.4 m
Type
point-to-point
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Lej da la Tscheppa is a 8.0 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Dschember to Curtin da Gennas. The route covers 656m of ascent and 858m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,816m to 2,632m. Allow approximately 3h 24m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.0 km from Dschember to Chavagl dal Polaschin, climbing 596m (allow 1h 48m for this section). In contrast, the 4.0 km from Chavagl dal Polaschin to Curtin da Gennas is much gentler.

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 1,743 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.0 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2632m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km8 km2,632m1,817m
Easy (5–10%) Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Very Steep (>25%) Steep (15–25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Dschember → Chavagl dal Polaschin
4.0 km+596m-13m1h 48m4.0
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Chavagl dal Polaschin → Curtin da Gennas
4.0 km+60m-844m1h 35m8.0
Total8.0 km+656m-858m3h 24m8.0

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 05m
Calories
1,475 kcal
Water Needed
1.7 L
Effort Distance
18.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (94g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1047mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
55%
Mixed
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
82 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 656m ↓ 858m
High Point
2,632.4 m
High alpine zone
Low point: 1,816.6m — Range: 815.8m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (15%) Easy Grade (21%) Moderate Climb (16%) Steep (17%) Very Steep / Technical (31%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 95% exposed · 5% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (5%) Open terrain (11%) Above treeline (84%)
South-facing: 37% of route

☀️ High sun exposure. 84% 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
5%
Unlikely
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 8.0 km, 656m ascent, max altitude 2632.4m, ~3h 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. 1743 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2632.4m — 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
    3h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    48% steep terrain, 656m+ 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 Dschember to Curtin da Gennas (8.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Dschember
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Curtin da Gennas
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Chavagl dal Polaschin km 4 · 1.9 km off trail
  • Piz Albana km 0.1 · 2.1 km off trail
  • Piz Polaschin km 4 · 2.3 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Alp Secha 837m off trail
  • Penisla dal Piz 1.7 km off trail
  • Crest'Alta 1.9 km off trail
  • Chamanna dal Stradin km 2.8 · 2.3 km off trail
  • Mandra da Plaz km 6.1 · 1.9 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Dschember
End
Curtin da Gennas
Start Coordinates
46.46274, 9.78230
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