Via Alpina Stage 73: Lenk - Lauenen
MODERATE (2.5/10)Lenk → Lauenen
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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.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
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
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
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.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Snow Conditions
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 vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 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 November, December, January
- 🦵 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
- Network
- National Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Lenk
- End
- Lauenen
- Start Coordinates
- 46.45781, 7.44390
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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