Mühlebach - Grittlesee

MODERATE (1.8/10)

Lärch → Rippei

Distance
7.4 km
Ascent
+998 m
Descent
-65 m
Est. Time
3h 20m
Altitude
1,660.8–2,593.5 m
Type
point-to-point
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Mühlebach - Grittlesee is a 7.4 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Lärch to Rippei. The route covers 998m of ascent and 65m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,660m to 2,593m. Allow approximately 3h 20m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 8.1 km from Lärch to Chummehorn, climbing 998m (allow 3h 19m for this section).

About 70% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 50% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 1,866 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.0 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2594m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km7 km2,594m1,661m
Easy (5–10%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%) Moderate (10–15%) Flat (<5%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Lärch → Chummehorn
8.1 km+998m-65m3h 19m8.1
⛰️
Chummehorn → Rippei
0.0 km+0m-0m0 min8.1
Total7.4 km+998m-65m3h 20m7.4

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 09m
Calories
1,603 kcal
Water Needed
1.7 L
Effort Distance
17.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (97g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1080mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
70%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
135 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 998m ↓ 65m
High Point
2,593.5 m
High alpine zone
Low point: 1,660.8m — Range: 932.7m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (7%) Easy Grade (33%) Moderate Climb (26%) Steep (21%) Very Steep / Technical (13%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 89% exposed · 11% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (11%) Open terrain (22%) Above treeline (67%)
South-facing: 15% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 67% 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 7.4 km, 998m ascent, max altitude 2593.5m, ~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. 1866 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2593.5m — 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
    34% steep terrain, 998m+ 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 Lärch to Rippei (7.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Lärch
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Rippei
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Eggerhorn 1.9 km off trail
  • Chlis Fülhorn km 3.8 · 2.4 km off trail
  • Ärnergale km 6.1 · 2.2 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Aegerta km 1 · 2.4 km off trail
  • Teil km 1.3 · 2.1 km off trail
  • Zunzehüs km 1.6 · 2.4 km off trail
  • Siti km 1.3 · 2.4 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Lärch
End
Rippei
Start Coordinates
46.39970, 8.17539
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