Simplonpass

MODERATE (1.9/10)

Alter Spittel → Kulm

Distance
11.8 km
Ascent
+515 m
Descent
-431 m
Est. Time
3h 54m
Altitude
1,884.7–2,054.3 m
Type
point-to-point
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Simplonpass is a 11.8 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Alter Spittel to Kulm. The route covers 515m of ascent and 431m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,884m to 2,054m. Allow approximately 3h 54m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 7.1 km from Alter Spittel to Tochuhorn, climbing 318m.

With 88% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 36% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,923 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.3 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 2054m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

1,900m1,925m1,950m1,975m2,000m2,025m2,050m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km2,053m1,886m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Alter Spittel → Tochuhorn
7.1 km+318m-282m2h 10m7.1
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Tochuhorn → Kulm
6.4 km+197m-149m1h 43m13.5
Total11.8 km+515m-431m3h 54m11.8

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 11m
Calories
1,586 kcal
Water Needed
1.9 L
Effort Distance
19.1 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (99g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1098mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
88%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
44 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 515m ↓ 431m
High Point
2,054.3 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,884.7m — Range: 169.6m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (43%) Easy Grade (32%) Moderate Climb (17%) Steep (8%)

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

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 77% exposed · 23% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (23%) Open terrain (34%) Above treeline (43%)
South-facing: 16% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 43% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

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

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

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

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 11.8 km, 515m ascent, max altitude 2054.3m, ~4h duration.

Essential 7 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1923 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2054.3m — wind chill
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🩹
    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 Alter Spittel to Kulm (11.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Alter Spittel
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Kulm
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Tochuhorn km 7.1 · 1.7 km off trail
  • Staldhorn km 4.9 · 2.1 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Simplon Hospiz km 9 · 1.2 km off trail
  • P2543 km 0.3 · 1.6 km off trail
  • P2474 km 0.3 · 2.1 km off trail
  • Tschyfe km 3.9 · 1.6 km off trail
  • Egga km 4.2 · 1.6 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Alter Spittel
End
Kulm
Start Coordinates
46.24360, 8.01313
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