Naturerlebnispfad
EASY (0.6/10)Circular route from Wartguet
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Naturerlebnispfad is a 3.9 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Wartguet. The route covers 167m of ascent and 167m of descent, with elevations ranging from 420m to 533m. Allow approximately 1h 12m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.8 km from Hulibü to Wolschberg, climbing 120m.
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 26% gradient.
Budget roughly 533 kcal of energy expenditure and 0.7 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 534m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Wartguet → Hulibü | 0.9 km | +46m | -24m | 16 min | 0.9 |
⛰️ Hulibü → Wolschberg | 1.8 km | +120m | -42m | 35 min | 2.7 |
⛰️ Wolschberg → Wartguet | 1.2 km | +1m | -101m | 19 min | 3.9 |
| Total | 3.9 km | +167m | -167m | 1h 12m | 3.9 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.
Sun Exposure
🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 3.9 km, 167m ascent, max altitude 533.8m, ~1h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 1L water bottleNo water sources on route
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)167m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Hulibü km 0.9 · 1.7 km off trail
- Taggenberg km 0.9 · 1.8 km off trail
- Wolschberg km 2.7 · 1.8 km off trail
Route Details
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- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Wartguet
- End
- Wartguet
- Start Coordinates
- 47.52781, 8.65176
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