Via Natura
EASY (1.2/10)Eglisau → Stäubisallmend
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Via Natura is a 8.9 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Eglisau to Stäubisallmend. The route covers 288m of ascent and 333m of descent, with elevations ranging from 339m to 396m. Allow approximately 2h 34m for the full route.
The route is divided into 7 segments.
With 88% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 34% gradient.
Budget roughly 1,182 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.5 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 397m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Eglisau → Honegg Buchberg | 1.6 km | +20m | -46m | 24 min | 1.6 |
⛰️ Honegg Buchberg → Rhinsberg | 2.2 km | +61m | -46m | 35 min | 3.9 |
⛰️ Rhinsberg → Höhrain | 0.8 km | +28m | -55m | 15 min | 4.7 |
⛰️ Höhrain → Hörnli | 1.5 km | +66m | -62m | 28 min | 6.2 |
⛰️ Hörnli → Hurbig | 1.4 km | +87m | -92m | 30 min | 7.6 |
⛰️ Hurbig → Ebersberg | 0.7 km | +20m | -27m | 11 min | 8.3 |
⛰️ Ebersberg → Stäubisallmend | 0.7 km | +5m | -6m | 9 min | 9.0 |
| Total | 8.9 km | +288m | -333m | 2h 34m | 8.9 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
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 8.9 km, 288m ascent, max altitude 396.8m, ~3h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 1182 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Eglisau to Stäubisallmend (8.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Hiltenberg 647m off trail
- Rhinsberg km 3.9 · 1.2 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Birchstud km 0.4 · 716m off trail
- Oberholz km 0.4 · 1.4 km off trail
- Berg 1.4 km off trail
- Erli 1.4 km off trail
- Neuhus 1.7 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Eglisau
- End
- Stäubisallmend
- Start Coordinates
- 47.57262, 8.51624
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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