Schluchtensteig Etappe 1 [Stühlingen - Blumberg]
MODERATE (2.5/10)Stühlingen → Blumberg
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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 659m 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.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Stühlingen → Eichberg | 17.9 km | +659m | -416m | 5h 01m | 17.9 |
⛰️ Eichberg → Blumberg | 0.0 km | +0m | -0m | 0 min | 17.9 |
| Total | 16.7 km | +659m | -416m | 5h 01m | 16.7 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 16.7 km, 659m ascent, max altitude 879.7m, ~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. 2578 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 🦵 GaitersKeep 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.
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
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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