Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 5

MODERATE (2.9/10)

Switzerland

Distance
20.0 km
Ascent
+927 m
Descent
-2,096 m
Est. Time
7h 17m
Altitude
958.8–2,457 m
Type
point-to-point
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Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 5 is a 20.0 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland. The route covers 927m of ascent and 2,096m of descent, with elevations ranging from 958m to 2,457m. Allow approximately 7h 17m for the full route.

The route is divided into 7 segments. The toughest stretch is the 6.1 km from Grauspitz to Alp Ramin, climbing 319m.

About 64% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 51% gradient.

Budget roughly 4,013 kcal of energy expenditure and 4.4 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2457m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,000m1,200m1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km2,456m963m
Steep (15–25%) Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Start → Piz Sardona
1.1 km+166m-81m33 min1.1
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Piz Sardona → Älplichopf
1.2 km+139m-36m30 min2.3
⛰️
Älplichopf → Chrazerispitz
2.2 km+135m-64m43 min4.5
⛰️
Chrazerispitz → Fahnenstock
0.8 km+75m-38m19 min5.3
⛰️
Fahnenstock → Grauspitz
0.9 km+1m-221m22 min6.3
⛰️
Grauspitz → Alp Ramin
6.1 km+319m-635m2h 17m12.4
🏠
Alp Ramin → Dörfli
7.6 km+92m-1022m2h 32m20.0
Total20.0 km+927m-2,096m7h 17m20.0

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
4h 19m
Calories
3,357 kcal
Water Needed
3.7 L
Effort Distance
39.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (194g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~2159mg sodium/hr 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
64%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
46 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 927m ↓ 2,096m
High Point
2,457 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 958.8m — Range: 1,498.2m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (17%) Easy Grade (23%) Moderate Climb (24%) Steep (27%) Very Steep / Technical (9%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 75% exposed · 25% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (25%) Open terrain (23%) Above treeline (52%)
South-facing: 18% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 52% 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
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 20.0 km, 927m ascent, max altitude 2457m, ~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. 4013 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2457m — 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
    36% steep terrain, 927m+ 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 Dörfli (20.0 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
Dörfli
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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
Dörfli
Start Coordinates
46.91558, 9.27549
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