Via Alpina Blue D6
HARD (3.5/10)Stäg → Egga
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Via Alpina Blue D6 is a 16.2 km point-to-point hard hiking route in Switzerland, running from Stäg to Egga. The route covers 1,355m of ascent and 1,077m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,235m to 1,994m. Allow approximately 7h 27m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 3.0 km from Stäg to Tschuggmatthorn, climbing 569m (allow 1h 39m for this section). In contrast, the 5.5 km from Tschuggmatthorn to Bodmerhorn is much gentler.
About 78% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 4,543 kcal of energy expenditure and 4.5 L of water. No confirmed water sources along the route — carry all the water you need.
Mid-altitude route up to 1994m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Stäg → Tschuggmatthorn | 3.0 km | +569m | -118m | 1h 39m | 3.0 |
⛰️ Tschuggmatthorn → Bodmerhorn | 5.5 km | +354m | -536m | 2h 08m | 8.5 |
⛰️ Bodmerhorn → Egga | 13.0 km | +432m | -423m | 3h 39m | 21.5 |
| Total | 16.2 km | +1,355m | -1,077m | 7h 27m | 16.2 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.
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 16.2 km, 1355m ascent, max altitude 1994.4m, ~7h 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. 4543 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 1500m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp7h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles30% steep terrain, 1355m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Stäg to Egga (16.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Tschuggmatthorn km 3 · 908m off trail
- Guggilihorn km 3 · 1.6 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Mätzischmatta 173m off trail
- Ze Hyschinu km 0.2 · 236m off trail
- Ägerte km 0.3 · 238m off trail
- Härd 256m off trail
- Bord km 0.2 · 271m off trail
Route Details
- Network
- International Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Stäg
- End
- Egga
- Start Coordinates
- 46.16455, 8.11646
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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