Senda Segantini - Etappe 3
MODERATE (2.7/10)Maloja → Sankt Moritz
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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
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Maloja → Piz d'Islas | 3.9 km | +121m | -121m | 1h 05m | 3.9 |
⛰️ Piz d'Islas → Muotta da Güvè | 0.9 km | +28m | -16m | 14 min | 4.8 |
⛰️ Muotta da Güvè → Sankt Moritz | 15.5 km | +478m | -514m | 4h 19m | 20.3 |
| Total | 20.3 km | +626m | -651m | 5h 38m | 20.3 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.
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 20.3 km, 626m ascent, max altitude 1881.3m, ~6h 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. 2862 kcal burn
- 🧴 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 November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep 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.
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
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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