Seerundgang
EASY (0.5/10)Circular route from Sankt Moritz
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Start
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Sankt Moritz
Start
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About 0 min in
4.3 km remaining
+42 m remaining
Route note
300 m
Pro da l'Ova Cotschna
Place
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About 4 min in
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+40 m remaining
Route note
300 m
God da l'Ova Cotschna
Place
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+40 m remaining
Route note
300 m
Islas
Place
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Route note
3.5 km
Sankt Moritz
Town
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About 47 min in
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Hut
4.0 km
Alp Giop
Hut
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About 54 min in
306 m remaining
+7 m remaining
Finish
4.3 km
Sankt Moritz
Finish
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Seerundgang is a 4.3 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Sankt Moritz. The route covers 42m of ascent and 42m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,760m to 1,771m. Allow approximately 57 min for the full route.
The route is divided into 2 segments.
With 99% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance.
Budget roughly 411 kcal of energy expenditure and 0.6 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1772m. Accessible May–October.
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Sankt Moritz → Alp Giop | 4.0 km | +36m | -41m | 54 min | 4.0 |
🏠 Alp Giop → Sankt Moritz | 0.3 km | +6m | -1m | 3 min | 4.3 |
| Total | 4.3 km | +42m | -42m | 57 min | 4.3 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Tree cover and UV
🌤️ Mixed. Sections above the treeline are open to the sky; lower sections have some canopy. Carry sun protection for the open parts.
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
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Seerundgang is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1774 m) in December to February.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this trail, around 1,759–1,774 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Poor |
| Day / night | 0°/-10° | 1°/-10° | 4°/-6° | 6°/-2° | 11°/2° | 16°/6° | 17°/7° | 17°/7° | 13°/4° | 10°/1° | 5°/-4° | 2°/-8° |
| Rain, mm | 54 | 42 | 54 | 63 | 82 | 106 | 101 | 111 | 97 | 95 | 98 | 68 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 58 | 10 h 18 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 31 | 14 h 58 | 15 h 48 | 15 h 29 | 14 h 15 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 28 | 8 h 37 |
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.
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Safety & Bailouts
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.
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 4.3 km, 42m ascent, max altitude 1771.9m, ~1h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 1L water bottleWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 1500m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
- 💰 Cash (CHF/EUR)Mountain huts often cash-only
Nearby Points of Interest
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Alp Giop km 4 · 1.4 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Salastrains km 3.9 · 1.2 km off trail
- Pro da l'Ova Cotschna km 0.3 · 1.2 km off trail
- God da l'Ova Cotschna km 0.3 · 1.2 km off trail
- Mauntschas km 1.5 · 1.2 km off trail
- Islas km 0.3 · 1.5 km off trail
Route Details
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- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Sankt Moritz
- End
- Sankt Moritz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.49059, 9.83648
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