Schluchtensteig Etappe 1 [Stühlingen - Blumberg]

MODERATE (2.5/10)

Stühlingen → Blumberg

Distance
16.7 km
Ascent
+692 m
Descent
-416 m
Est. Time
5h 01m
Altitude
451–880 m
Type
point-to-point

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The walk, as far as the open data goes

Getting there

  • Start: Stühlingen ev. Kirche bus stop, 0 m away
  • Start: Stühlingen Kath. Kirche bus stop, 371 m away
  • Start: Oberwiesen bus stop, 453 m away
  • Finish: Blumberg, Hauptstraße bus stop, 147 m away
  • Finish: parking car park, 403 m away
  • Finish: Blumberg, Schulzentrum bus stop, 433 m away

Height and time

  • High point 882 m
  • Low point 451 m
  • Climb 692 m from a 30 m terrain model, smoothed
  • Swiss signpost time 5 h 07 the official method, on our line

Computed on 2026-09-20 from OpenStreetMap, the terrain model and the federal route layer — not read from the operator's own page, and not checked on the ground. Hikes we have reviewed say who published each fact and when.

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs, descents and decisive places in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Stühlingen

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-11

    About 0 min in

    16.7 km remaining

    +692 m remaining

  2. Climb

    2.2 km

    117 m climb

    2.5 km at 4.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11

    About 39 min in

    14.5 km remaining

    +664 m remaining

  3. Climb

    10.3 km

    79 m climb

    1.5 km at 5.4% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11

    About 3h 07m in

    6.3 km remaining

    +371 m remaining

  4. Climb

    12.5 km

    88 m climb

    0.9 km at 10.2% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11

    About 3h 47m in

    4.2 km remaining

    +273 m remaining

  5. Climb

    13.6 km

    145 m climb

    1.3 km at 10.8% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11

    About 4h 07m in

    3.0 km remaining

    +170 m remaining

  6. Descent

    15.0 km

    180 m descent

    1.7 km at 10.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11

    About 4h 32m in

    1.7 km remaining

    +0 m remaining

  7. Finish

    16.7 km

    Blumberg

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-11

    About 5h 02m in

    0 m remaining

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16.7 km Distance692 m Climb5h 01m Est. time880 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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Schluchtensteig Etappe 1 [Stühlingen - Blumberg] is a 16.7 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Stühlingen to Blumberg. The route covers 692m of ascent and 416m of descent, with elevations ranging from 451m to 879m. Allow approximately 5h 01m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 17.9 km from Stühlingen to Eichberg, climbing 659m (allow 5h 01m for this section).

With 93% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 42% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 2,578 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.0 L of water. No confirmed water sources along the route — carry all the water you need.

Low-altitude route (max 880m). Hikeable most of the year.

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Stühlingen → Eichberg
17.9 km+659m-416m5h 01m17.9
⛰️
Eichberg → Blumberg
0.0 km+0m-0m0 min17.9
Total16.7 km+692m-416m5h 01m16.7

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 58m
Calories
2,158 kcal
Water Needed
2.5 L
Effort Distance
25.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (134g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
93%
Gradient estimate, not surface or technical difficulty
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
42 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 692m ↓ 416m
High Point
879.7 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 451.4m — Range: 428.3m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (53%) Easy Grade (27%) Moderate Climb (13%) Steep (6%) Very steep gradient (1%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Tree cover and UV

🌲 Largely tree-covered 20% open to the sky · 80% under canopy
Estimated canopy along the route
Under canopy (80%) Open terrain (20%)
South-facing: 2% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌲 Largely under trees. Good canopy at lower elevations, so the open sections are the ones to plan for.

Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Schluchtensteig Etappe 1 [Stühlingen - Blumberg] is usually best from April to October.

Weather this week

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (451 m) and the highest point (882 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night1°/-5°3°/-5°8°/-2°12°/1°17°/6°21°/9°22°/11°22°/10°17°/6°12°/3°5°/-1°2°/-4°
Low point, day / night4°/-2°6°/-2°10°/0°15°/4°20°/8°23°/11°25°/13°25°/12°20°/9°14°/5°8°/1°4°/-1°
Rain, mm816962588588928063807995
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossibleFrost––––––PossiblePossible
Daylight8 h 4810 h 1311 h 4813 h 3515 h 0615 h 5915 h 4014 h 2112 h 4010 h 579 h 208 h 26

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

Current snow conditions

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 882 m, approximately 16.1 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 16.7 km, 692m ascent, max altitude 879.7m, ~5h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2578 kcal burn
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Stühlingen to Blumberg (16.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Stühlingen
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Blumberg
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

📍 Nearby Places

  • alter Maiplatz 795m off trail
  • Uf Alpen 885m off trail
  • Waldhof 1.8 km off trail
  • Staufenberg km 3.2 · 2.7 km off trail
  • Bergwaldhof km 1.1 · 3.3 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Stühlingen
End
Blumberg
Start Coordinates
47.74765, 8.45166
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