St. German - Leiggern - Wiwannihütte
MODERATE (2.7/10)From Leiggru
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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
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Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Leiggru → Roti Chüe | 8.9 km | +1759m | -628m | 5h 14m | 8.9 |
⛰️ Roti Chüe → End | 0.1 km | +5m | -1m | 1 min | 9.0 |
| Total | 6.9 km | +1,764m | -629m | 5h 16m | 6.9 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
☀️ 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.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 6.9 km, 1764m ascent, max altitude 2448.3m, ~5h 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. 3515 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2448.3m — wind chill
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles82% steep terrain, 1764m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep 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.
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
- OpenStreetMap
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