St. German - Leiggern - Wiwannihütte

MODERATE (2.7/10)

From Leiggru

Distance
6.9 km
Ascent
+1,764 m
Descent
-629 m
Est. Time
5h 16m
Altitude
957.6–2,448.3 m
Type
point-to-point

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St. German - Leiggern - Wiwannihütte is a 6.9 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland. The route covers 1,764m of ascent and 629m of descent, with elevations ranging from 957m to 2,448m. Allow approximately 5h 16m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 8.9 km from Leiggru to Roti Chüe, climbing 1,759m (allow 5h 14m for this section).

Only 44% of the route is below 15% gradient — expect to hike more than you run. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 3,515 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.2 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2448m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,000m1,200m1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km2,447m965m
Very Steep (>25%) Steep (15–25%) Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Easy (5–10%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Leiggru Roti Chüe
8.9 km+1759m-628m5h 14m8.9
⛰️
Roti Chüe End
0.1 km+5m-1m1 min9.0
Total6.9 km+1,764m-629m5h 16m6.9

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 17m
Calories
2,988 kcal
Water Needed
2.7 L
Effort Distance
27.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (148g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1647mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
44%
Mixed
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
254 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 1,764m ↓ 629m
High Point
2,448.3 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 957.6m — Range: 1,490.7m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (2%) Easy Grade (8%) Moderate Climb (8%) Steep (31%) Very Steep / Technical (51%)

⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 73% exposed · 27% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (27%) Open terrain (39%) Above treeline (34%)
South-facing: 12% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 34% 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.

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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: June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 6.9 km, 1764m ascent, max altitude 2448.3m, ~5h duration.

Essential 7 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. 3515 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2448.3m — wind chill
Recommended 5 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
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    82% steep terrain, 1764m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots
  • 💰
    Cash (CHF/EUR)
    Mountain huts often cash-only

Logistics

This route runs from Leiggru to the finish (6.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Leiggru
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Finish
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Roti Chüe km 8.9 · 1.6 km off trail

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Wiwannihütte km 9 · 1.7 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Trosibodo km 2.4 · 1.1 km off trail
  • Unner Chalchofo km 1.4 · 1.3 km off trail
  • Jäuschbodo km 4.5 · 1.4 km off trail
  • Fischerbiel km 4.5 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Bodmereye km 1.3 · 1.9 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Leiggru
Start Coordinates
46.32184, 7.83847
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