Schwängimatt - Klus

MODERATE (2.1/10)

Bodenbännli → Schwengimatt

Distance

9.1 km

Ascent

+979 m

Descent

-396 m

Est. Time

4h 06m

Altitude

478.3–1,061.3 m

Type

point-to-point

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Schwängimatt - Klus is a 9.1 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Bodenbännli to Schwengimatt. The route covers 979m of ascent and 396m of descent, with elevations ranging from 478m to 1,061m. Allow approximately 4h 06m for the full route.

The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 6.1 km from Wannenflue to Rosschopf, climbing 510m (allow 2h 22m for this section).

With 82% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 2,288 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.5 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 1061m). Hikeable most of the year.

Elevation Profile

Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Bodenbännli → Wannenflue	3.4 km	+357m	-24m	1h 17m	3.4
⛰️ Wannenflue → Rosschopf	6.1 km	+510m	-370m	2h 22m	9.4
⛰️ Rosschopf → Usserberg	1.1 km	+99m	-2m	23 min	10.5
⛰️ Usserberg → Schwengimatt	0.2 km	+12m	-0m	3 min	10.7
Total	9.1 km	+979m	-396m	4h 06m	9.1

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Est. Finish Time

2h 27m

Calories

1,920 kcal

Water Needed

2.1 L

Effort Distance

20.9 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (111g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1229mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

82%

Very Runnable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

108 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 979m ↓ 396m

High Point

1,061.3 m

Mountain zone

Low point: 478.3m — Range: 583m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (19%) Easy Grade (32%) Moderate Climb (29%) Steep (17%) Very Steep / Technical (3%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

🌲 Well Shaded 21% exposed · 79% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (79%) Open terrain (21%)

South-facing: 14% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.