Via Alpina Blue D6
HARD (3.5/10)Stäg → Egga
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The walk, as far as the open data goes
Getting there
- Start: Simplon Hospiz bus stop, 85 m away
- Start: Simplon Pass, Simplonblick bus stop, 324 m away
- Start: Monte Leone bus stop, 345 m away
- Finish: Zwischbergen car park, 3 m away
- Finish: Zwischbergen, Bord bus stop, 264 m away
- Finish: parking car park, 282 m away
Height and time
- High point 1,996 m
- Low point 1,233 m
- Climb 1,335 m from a 30 m terrain model, smoothed
- Swiss signpost time 7 h 18 the official method, on our line
Computed on 2026-09-20 from OpenStreetMap, the terrain model and the federal route layer — not read from the operator's own page, and not checked on the ground. Hikes we have reviewed say who published each fact and when.
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Route briefing
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Start
0 m
Stäg
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-11
About 0 min in
16.2 km remaining
+1335 m remaining
Climb
0 m
560 m climb
2.6 km at 21.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11
About 0 min in
16.2 km remaining
+1335 m remaining
Descent
2.6 km
634 m descent
2.6 km at 24.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11
About 1h 11m in
13.6 km remaining
+769 m remaining
Route note
3.0 km
Tschuggmatthorn
Peak
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-11
About 1h 23m in
13.2 km remaining
+764 m remaining
Climb
5.2 km
751 m climb
10.7 km at 7.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11
About 2h 23m in
11.0 km remaining
+764 m remaining
Descent
15.8 km
356 m descent
0.4 km at 98.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-11
About 7h 17m in
360 m remaining
+4 m remaining
Finish
16.2 km
Egga
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-11
About 7h 27m in
0 m remaining
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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 1,335m 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.
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 | +1,335m | -1,077m | 7h 27m | 16.2 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Tree cover and UV
🌤️ Mixed. Sections above the treeline are open to the sky; lower sections have some canopy. Carry sun protection for the open parts.
Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Alpina Blue D6 is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1996 m) in December to March.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (1,233 m) and the highest point (1,996 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -1°/-8° | -1°/-8° | 1°/-6° | 4°/-3° | 9°/2° | 14°/5° | 16°/7° | 16°/7° | 12°/4° | 8°/2° | 3°/-3° | 1°/-6° |
| Low point, day / night | 4°/-4° | 4°/-4° | 7°/-2° | 10°/1° | 15°/6° | 19°/10° | 21°/11° | 21°/11° | 16°/8° | 13°/5° | 8°/1° | 5°/-2° |
| Rain, mm | 65 | 54 | 68 | 84 | 95 | 84 | 76 | 84 | 77 | 101 | 112 | 76 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h | 10 h 19 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 30 | 14 h 56 | 15 h 45 | 15 h 27 | 14 h 14 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 29 | 8 h 39 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
Current snow conditions
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 16.2 km, 1335m ascent, max altitude 1994.4m, ~7h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 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, 1335m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 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
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