PIlatus Kulm - Risete
MODERATE (2.5/10)Hinter Graben → Pilatus Kulm
Trail route lab
Turn this trail into your own route
Open a planning copy, adjust the line, then share the version you would actually run or hike.
3D Trail Preview
PIlatus Kulm - Risete is a 11.4 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Hinter Graben to Pilatus Kulm. The route covers 1,352m of ascent and 631m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,330m to 2,072m. Allow approximately 5h 03m for the full route.
The route is divided into 10 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.6 km from Pt. 1309 to Widderfeld, climbing 320m (allow 56 min for this section).
About 58% 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 3,082 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.0 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 2073m. Accessible May–October.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Hinter Graben → Risetestock | 1.3 km | +234m | -1m | 38 min | 1.3 |
⛰️ Risetestock → Blaue Tosse | 1.0 km | +184m | -4m | 30 min | 2.2 |
⛰️ Blaue Tosse → Stäfeliflue | 0.9 km | +124m | -17m | 24 min | 3.2 |
⛰️ Stäfeliflue → Stäfeliegg | 0.5 km | +0m | -97m | 10 min | 3.7 |
⛰️ Stäfeliegg → Mittaggüpfi | 1.6 km | +157m | -49m | 37 min | 5.3 |
⛰️ Mittaggüpfi → Rot Dossen | 1.4 km | +1m | -160m | 25 min | 6.7 |
⛰️ Rot Dossen → Pt. 1309 | 0.6 km | +26m | -23m | 10 min | 7.2 |
⛰️ Pt. 1309 → Widderfeld | 1.6 km | +320m | -88m | 56 min | 8.9 |
⛰️ Widderfeld → Tomlishorn | 1.3 km | +236m | -104m | 44 min | 10.2 |
⛰️ Tomlishorn → Pilatus Kulm | 1.2 km | +69m | -88m | 26 min | 11.4 |
| Total | 11.4 km | +1,352m | -631m | 5h 03m | 11.4 |
Pace & Fuel Calculator
Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.
Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
Planning ahead?
Get one email the moment this route melts out and is snow-free. We use your verified account email — never typed into a form.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 11.4 km, 1352m ascent, max altitude 2072.9m, ~5h 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. 3082 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2072.9m — wind chill
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles46% steep terrain, 1352m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Hinter Graben to Pilatus Kulm (11.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Risetestock km 1.3 · 706m off trail
- Blaue Tosse km 2.2 · 742m off trail
- Stäfeliflue km 3.2 · 1.4 km off trail
- Tosse km 1.9 · 1.6 km off trail
- First km 2.5 · 2.0 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Ober Stäfeli km 3.4 · 1.7 km off trail
- Junkholz 1.8 km off trail
- Graben km 3.2 · 1.9 km off trail
- Äner Stäfeli km 4.2 · 1.1 km off trail
- Oberärtig km 4.3 · 1.5 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Hinter Graben
- End
- Pilatus Kulm
- Start Coordinates
- 46.96361, 8.14648
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Similar Trails
Share this trail
Send it to your hiking crew — they’ll get the route, elevation profile & GPX.
Take this route with you
Download the GPX file for your GPS watch or phone. Works with Garmin, Suunto, COROS, Apple Watch, and all GPX-compatible apps.
Plan this route
Open in the TrailSplits planner to customize waypoints, get turn-by-turn navigation, and download the GPX for your GPS device.