Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 4

MODERATE (2.4/10)

Switzerland

Distance
15.7 km
Ascent
+802 m
Descent
-1,932 m
Est. Time
6h 05m
Altitude
1,001.2–2,436.1 m
Type
point-to-point
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Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 4 is a 15.7 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland. The route covers 802m of ascent and 1,932m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,001m to 2,436m. Allow approximately 6h 05m for the full route.

The route is divided into 11 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.1 km from Start to Piz Sardona, climbing 166m.

About 61% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 60% gradient.

Budget roughly 3,245 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.7 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2436m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,200m1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 km2,435m1,001m
Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%) Flat (<5%) Very Steep (>25%) Easy (5–10%)

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
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Start → Piz Sardona
1.1 km+166m-81m33 min1.1
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Piz Sardona → Älplichopf
1.2 km+139m-36m30 min2.3
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Älplichopf → Chrazerispitz
2.2 km+135m-64m43 min4.5
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Chrazerispitz → Plattenfirst
0.8 km+92m-107m24 min5.3
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Plattenfirst → Heubützler
0.5 km+44m-92m15 min5.8
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Heubützler → Plattenspitz
1.3 km+61m-53m24 min7.2
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Plattenspitz → Hangsackgrat
0.5 km+12m-35m9 min7.7
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Hangsackgrat → Heidelspitz
0.8 km+52m-31m16 min8.5
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Heidelspitz → Zinerspitz
1.5 km+0m-454m40 min9.9
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Zinerspitz → Hüenerspitz
2.5 km+47m-485m59 min12.5
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Hüenerspitz → Weisstannen
3.3 km+53m-495m1h 09m15.7
Total15.7 km+802m-1,932m6h 05m15.7

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 35m
Calories
2,713 kcal
Water Needed
3.1 L
Effort Distance
33.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (162g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1798mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
61%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
51 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 802m ↓ 1,932m
High Point
2,436.1 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,001.2m — Range: 1,434.9m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (16%) Easy Grade (30%) Moderate Climb (19%) Steep (20%) Very Steep / Technical (15%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 79% exposed · 21% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (21%) Open terrain (19%) Above treeline (60%)
South-facing: 0% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 60% 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
60% 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 15.7 km, 802m ascent, max altitude 2436.1m, ~6h 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. 3245 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2436.1m — 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
    6h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    35% steep terrain, 802m+ 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 the trailhead to Weisstannen (15.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

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

⛰️ Peaks

  • Piz Sax 1.5 km off trail
  • Piz Dolf / Tinserhorn 1.5 km off trail
  • Älplichopf km 2.3 · 1.7 km off trail
  • Piz Sardona km 1.1 · 2.0 km off trail
  • Gspaltengrat km 2.5 · 2.1 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Val Sax 2.2 km off trail
  • Gamserälpli km 4.2 · 2.5 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
End
Weisstannen
Start Coordinates
46.91558, 9.27549
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