Mittelbünden-Panoramaweg Stage 1
HARD (3.4/10)Arosa → Lenzerheide
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Mittelbünden-Panoramaweg Stage 1 is a 21.1 km point-to-point hard hiking route in Switzerland, running from Arosa to Lenzerheide. The route covers 1,271m of ascent and 1,538m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,472m to 2,826m. Allow approximately 7h 36m for the full route.
The route is divided into 10 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.9 km from Gamschtällihorn to Parpaner Weisshorn (Mittelgipfel), climbing 337m.
About 70% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 57% gradient.
Budget roughly 4,552 kcal of energy expenditure and 4.6 L of water.
High-alpine route reaching 2826m. Typically accessible July–September.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Arosa → Maraner Hauptji | 0.9 km | +99m | -4m | 21 min | 0.9 |
⛰️ Maraner Hauptji → Tschugga | 1.0 km | +49m | -21m | 17 min | 1.9 |
⛰️ Tschugga → Schaftällihorn | 4.1 km | +327m | -73m | 1h 25m | 6.0 |
⛰️ Schaftällihorn → Gamschtällihorn | 0.8 km | +58m | -1m | 15 min | 6.8 |
⛰️ Gamschtällihorn → Parpaner Weisshorn (Mittelgipfel) | 2.9 km | +337m | -7m | 1h 09m | 9.8 |
⛰️ Parpaner Weisshorn (Mittelgipfel) → Älplihorn | 1.4 km | +185m | -25m | 36 min | 11.2 |
⛰️ Älplihorn → Parpaner Rothorn Ostgipfel | 1.3 km | +171m | -13m | 33 min | 12.5 |
⛰️ Parpaner Rothorn Ostgipfel → Pizza Naira | 2.2 km | +7m | -369m | 45 min | 14.7 |
⛰️ Pizza Naira → Piz Mez | 1.0 km | +0m | -160m | 20 min | 15.7 |
⛰️ Piz Mez → Lenzerheide | 5.4 km | +38m | -866m | 1h 51m | 21.1 |
| Total | 21.1 km | +1,271m | -1,538m | 7h 36m | 21.1 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🧗 Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. Expect to walk the climbs.
Sun Exposure
☀️ High sun exposure. 58% 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
Conditions for June
🌤️ Occasional snow patches possible above 2402m. Trail should be mostly clear but carry microspikes just in case.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 21.1 km, 1271m ascent, max altitude 2826m, ~8h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 4552 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2826m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp8h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles32% steep terrain, 1271m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in October, November, December
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Arosa to Lenzerheide (21.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Tschugga km 1.9 · 1.2 km off trail
- Maraner Hauptji km 0.9 · 1.6 km off trail
- Fuggs km 0.9 · 2.2 km off trail
- Schaftällihorn km 6 · 1.0 km off trail
- Älpliseehorn km 6.2 · 1.4 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Büel-Maran 1.2 km off trail
- Furggaalp 1.7 km off trail
- In den Brünst 2.1 km off trail
- Ifang km 3.7 · 1.4 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Arosa
- End
- Lenzerheide
- Start Coordinates
- 46.78316, 9.67955
- OpenStreetMap
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