Via Alpina Stage 73: Lenk - Lauenen
MODERATE (2.5/10)Lenk → Lauenen
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Start
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Lenk
Start
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14.4 km remaining
+1063 m remaining
Route note
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Schatthorn
Peak
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14.4 km remaining
+1063 m remaining
Climb
120 m
983 m climb
8.5 km at 11.6% average
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About 3 min in
14.2 km remaining
+1063 m remaining
Route note
2.9 km
Flöschhore
Peak
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About 1h 05m in
11.5 km remaining
+676 m remaining
Route note
4.5 km
Mülkerblatte
Peak
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About 1h 41m in
9.9 km remaining
+521 m remaining
Descent
8.6 km
802 m descent
5.8 km at 13.9% average
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About 3h 13m in
5.8 km remaining
+18 m remaining
Finish
14.4 km
Lauenen
Finish
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Via Alpina Stage 73: Lenk - Lauenen is a 14.4 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Lenk to Lauenen. The route covers 1,063m of ascent and 885m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,065m to 2,055m. Allow approximately 5h 22m for the full route.
The route is divided into 7 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.5 km from Lenk to Mülkerblatte, climbing 543m.
About 65% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 41% gradient.
Budget roughly 3,060 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.2 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 2055m. Accessible May–October.
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Lenk → Mülkerblatte | 4.5 km | +543m | -44m | 1h 51m | 4.5 |
⛰️ Mülkerblatte → Laaglehore | 0.6 km | +139m | -1m | 21 min | 5.2 |
⛰️ Laaglehore → Leiterli | 1.8 km | +250m | -7m | 47 min | 7.0 |
⛰️ Leiterli → Tube | 1.5 km | +117m | -10m | 30 min | 8.5 |
⛰️ Tube → Lauenenhore | 0.8 km | +3m | -83m | 13 min | 9.3 |
⛰️ Lauenenhore → Höji Schache | 5.0 km | +11m | -741m | 1h 38m | 14.4 |
⛰️ Höji Schache → Lauenen | 0.0 km | +0m | -0m | 0 min | 14.4 |
| Total | 14.4 km | +1,063m | -885m | 5h 22m | 14.4 |
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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 Stage 73: Lenk - Lauenen is usually best from June to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2057 m) in December to May.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (1,065 m) and the highest point (2,057 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -2°/-8° | -2°/-9° | 1°/-6° | 4°/-3° | 9°/2° | 13°/5° | 15°/7° | 15°/7° | 11°/4° | 8°/2° | 3°/-3° | 0°/-6° |
| Low point, day / night | 4°/-4° | 4°/-5° | 7°/-1° | 12°/2° | 17°/7° | 20°/10° | 22°/11° | 22°/11° | 17°/8° | 14°/6° | 8°/1° | 5°/-3° |
| Rain, mm | 127 | 112 | 99 | 97 | 129 | 106 | 100 | 102 | 90 | 110 | 122 | 144 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 58 | 10 h 18 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 31 | 14 h 58 | 15 h 47 | 15 h 29 | 14 h 15 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 28 | 8 h 37 |
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.
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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 14.4 km, 1063m ascent, max altitude 2055.3m, ~5h 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. 3060 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2055.3m — 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 poles44% steep terrain, 1063m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Lenk to Lauenen (14.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Schatthorn 2.8 km off trail
- Flöschhore km 2.9 · 2.9 km off trail
- Laaglehore km 5.2 · 1.5 km off trail
- Mülkerblatte km 4.5 · 1.6 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Gruebi 900m off trail
- Ey km 0.3 · 1.9 km off trail
- Stoss km 1.8 · 2.2 km off trail
- Inneri Ey km 0.1 · 2.3 km off trail
- Teufebode km 1.7 · 2.7 km off trail
Route Details
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- National Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Lenk
- End
- Lauenen
- Start Coordinates
- 46.45781, 7.44390
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