Via Sbrinz Hiking Route: GPX, map & stages
108 km in Switzerland · 6 stages · 4,678 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Jul–Sep
Plan the Via Sbrinz Hiking Route with the full-route GPX download, 6 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Via Sbrinz is a 108 km hiking route from Stans to Ponte / Zum Schtäg. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
108km
Total Distance
6
Stages
4,678m
Total Ascent
151
Transit Stops
Plan Via Sbrinz
Via Sbrinz covers 108 km from Stans to Ponte / Zum Schtäg with 4,678 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- July to September· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 6 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 6 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 5 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 3 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (432 m) and the highest point (2,499 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 | 1/6 | 2/6 | 4/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 5/6 | 2/6 | 1/6 | 0/6 |
| High point, day / night | -4°/-9° | -5°/-10° | -3°/-8° | -1°/-6° | 3°/-1° | 9°/2° | 11°/5° | 11°/5° | 8°/2° | 4°/-1° | 0°/-5° | -3°/-8° |
| Low point, day / night | 6°/0° | 7°/0° | 12°/3° | 16°/6° | 20°/10° | 23°/14° | 25°/15° | 24°/15° | 20°/11° | 15°/8° | 10°/4° | 6°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 83 | 84 | 87 | 89 | 129 | 146 | 154 | 153 | 108 | 107 | 120 | 97 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 56 | 10 h 17 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 32 | 14 h 59 | 15 h 49 | 15 h 31 | 14 h 16 | 12 h 38 | 10 h 59 | 9 h 26 | 8 h 35 |
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. 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.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Via Sbrinz as 6 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Stans
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 0 min in
107.5 km remaining
+4678 m remaining
Climb
24.7 km
1174 m climb
7.6 km at 15.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 7h 30m in
82.8 km remaining
+4049 m remaining
Climb
60.2 km
637 m climb
8.7 km at 7.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 18h 17m in
47.4 km remaining
+2251 m remaining
Climb
69.4 km
419 m climb
5.4 km at 7.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 21h 05m in
38.2 km remaining
+1594 m remaining
Climb
82.8 km
1113 m climb
10.2 km at 10.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 25h 09m in
24.8 km remaining
+1161 m remaining
Descent
94.1 km
1175 m descent
13.5 km at 8.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 28h 35m in
13.5 km remaining
+12 m remaining
Finish
107.5 km
Ponte / Zum Schtäg
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 32h 41m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Stans → Grafenort, Bahnhof
Grafenort, Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp
Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp → Guttannen, Dorf
Guttannen, Dorf → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus
Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Nufenen Passhöhe
Nufenen Passhöhe → Ponte / Zum Schtäg
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stans → Grafenort, Bahnhof | 17 km | +151m | 4h 23m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Grafenort, Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp | 20.3 km | +1638m | 6h 42m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp → Guttannen, Dorf | 20.8 km | +533m | 6h 12m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Guttannen, Dorf → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus | 19.4 km | +1176m | 5h 59m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Nufenen Passhöhe | 11.3 km | +578m | 3h 35m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Nufenen Passhöhe → Ponte / Zum Schtäg | 18.7 km | +614m | 5h 47m | 🚌 |
| Total | 107.5 km | +4,678m | 32h 40m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Via Sbrinz grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
4 days in this draft — about 26.9 km/day, 107.5 km and 4,690 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–237.3 km · +1,789 m · ~11h 06m
- 1. Stans → Grafenort, Bahnhof 17 km · +151 m
- 2. Grafenort, Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp 20.3 km · +1638 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 320.8 km · +533 m · ~6h 12m
- 3. Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp → Guttannen, Dorf 20.8 km · +533 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Guttannen, Dorf (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 419.4 km · +1,176 m · ~6h
- 4. Guttannen, Dorf → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus 19.4 km · +1176 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Oberwald VS, Schulhaus (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stages 5–630 km · +1,192 m · ~9h 24m
- 5. Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Nufenen Passhöhe 11.3 km · +578 m
- 6. Nufenen Passhöhe → Ponte / Zum Schtäg 18.7 km · +614 m
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 5 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The Via Sbrinz is a 108 km long-distance hiking trail in Switzerland. This guide breaks it into 6 stages; 4 of them start and end at a public transport stop.
Via Sbrinz — frequently asked questions
How long is Via Sbrinz?
Via Sbrinz is a 108 km long-distance route from Stans to Ponte / Zum Schtäg, presented as 6 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Via Sbrinz?
The distance-based examples cover 3-5 days for 108 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Via Sbrinz?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Sbrinz is usually best from July to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2499 m) in November to June. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Via Sbrinz by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Switzerland as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Via Sbrinz?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 6 stage GPX downloads for Via Sbrinz — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Via Sbrinz?
Via Sbrinz is rated epic: 108 km with roughly 4,678 m of total ascent, with a high point near 2,499 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Via Sbrinz on OpenStreetMap (relation 2169030). Transit stops from OSM.