Senda Segantini - Etappe 3

MODERATE (2.7/10)

Maloja → Sankt Moritz

Distance
20.3 km
Ascent
+626 m
Descent
-651 m
Est. Time
5h 38m
Altitude
1,781.8–1,881.3 m
Type
point-to-point

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Senda Segantini - Etappe 3 is a 20.3 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Maloja to Sankt Moritz. The route covers 626m of ascent and 651m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,781m to 1,881m. Allow approximately 5h 38m for the full route.

The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 15.5 km from Muotta da Güvè to Sankt Moritz, climbing 478m.

With 90% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 40% gradient.

Budget roughly 2,862 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.4 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 1881m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

1,800m1,825m1,850m1,875m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,880m1,783m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Maloja Piz d'Islas
3.9 km+121m-121m1h 05m3.9
⛰️
Piz d'Islas Muotta da Güvè
0.9 km+28m-16m14 min4.8
⛰️
Muotta da Güvè Sankt Moritz
15.5 km+478m-514m4h 19m20.3
Total20.3 km+626m-651m5h 38m20.3

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 24m
Calories
2,409 kcal
Water Needed
2.9 L
Effort Distance
29.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (153g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1705mg sodium/hr 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
90%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
31 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 626m ↓ 651m
High Point
1,881.3 m
Sub-alpine zone
Low point: 1,781.8m — Range: 99.5m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (70%) Easy Grade (25%) Moderate Climb (5%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 60% exposed · 40% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (40%) Open terrain (60%)
South-facing: 2% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
62% north-facing slopes
Mud Risk
15%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 20.3 km, 626m ascent, max altitude 1881.3m, ~6h duration.

Essential 6 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. 2862 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 1500m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    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 Maloja to Sankt Moritz (20.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Maloja
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Sankt Moritz
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Motta Farun 434m off trail
  • Piz d'Islas km 3.9 · 691m off trail
  • Muotta da Güvè km 4.8 · 725m off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Plan da Spagna km 0.2 · 244m off trail
  • Plan Lunghin km 0.2 · 359m off trail
  • Plan dal Palace km 0.6 · 504m off trail
  • Plan Malögia 766m off trail
  • Lan Palü km 0.3 · 812m off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Maloja
End
Sankt Moritz
Start Coordinates
46.40248, 9.69560
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