Obergesteln - Mällige - Oberwald

HARD (3.2/10)

Gonerlistafel → Kitt

Distance
13.6 km
Ascent
+1,271 m
Descent
-1,324 m
Est. Time
7h 03m
Altitude
1,415.7–2,266.9 m
Type
point-to-point
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Obergesteln - Mällige - Oberwald is a 13.6 km point-to-point hard hiking route in Switzerland, running from Gonerlistafel to Kitt. The route covers 1,271m of ascent and 1,324m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,415m to 2,266m. Allow approximately 7h 03m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 19.1 km from Gonerlistafel to Unnerchietalnolle, climbing 1,271m (allow 7h 01m for this section).

About 74% 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 4,220 kcal of energy expenditure and 4.2 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2267m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km2,264m1,418m
Flat (<5%) Very Steep (>25%) Steep (15–25%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Gonerlistafel → Unnerchietalnolle
19.1 km+1271m-1305m7h 01m19.1
⛰️
Unnerchietalnolle → Kitt
0.1 km+0m-19m1 min19.2
Total13.6 km+1,271m-1,324m7h 03m13.6

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 42m
Calories
3,418 kcal
Water Needed
3.4 L
Effort Distance
32.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (167g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1853mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
74%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
94 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 1,271m ↓ 1,324m
High Point
2,266.9 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,415.7m — Range: 851.2m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (20%) Easy Grade (22%) Moderate Climb (14%) Steep (27%) Very Steep / Technical (17%)

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

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 73% exposed · 27% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (27%) Open terrain (48%) Above treeline (25%)
South-facing: 33% of route

☀️ High sun exposure. 25% 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
0%
Unlikely
65% north-facing slopes
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 13.6 km, 1271m ascent, max altitude 2266.9m, ~7h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 4220 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2266.9m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    7h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    44% steep terrain, 1271m+ 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 Gonerlistafel to Kitt (13.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Gonerlistafel
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Kitt
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Holiecht km 10.3 · 2.1 km off trail
  • Blashorn km 10.7 · 2.3 km off trail
  • Galmihorn km 11 · 2.3 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Treichbode km 10.9 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Hungerberg km 1.2 · 2.0 km off trail
  • Roosseltini km 15.4 · 2.3 km off trail
  • Mällige km 10 · 2.4 km off trail
  • Riti km 14.5 · 1.8 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Gonerlistafel
End
Kitt
Start Coordinates
46.51879, 8.38179
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