Stage 2 of 6 · Via Sbrinz

Grafenort, Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp

Distance

20.3 km

Ascent

+1,638 m

Descent

-553 m

Est. Time

6h 42m

Altitude

571.3–2,223.2 m

Type

point-to-point

🏔️ Mountainous❄️ Alpine

🚌

Getting Here

Grafenort, Bahnhof (bus stop)

175m from trailhead · ~2 min walk

🚌

Getting Out

Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp (bus stop)

1122m from trail end · ~14 min walk

📥 Download GPX 🗺️ Open in Planner 🏔️ 3D Flyover 20.3 km · 1,638m gain

Elevation Profile

Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route Map

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

Segment	Dist	↑ / ↓	Time	Character
Grafenort, Bahnhof → km 10.0 (1295m) 0–1,295m	10 km	+1949m / -1225m	5h 51m	📈 Climbing
km 10.0 (1295m) → km 15.8 (2144m) 1,295–2,223m	5.9 km	+1005m / -156m	2h 55m	🔺 Steep Climb
km 15.8 (2144m) → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp 1,654–2,144m	4.5 km	+69m / -559m	1h 17m	🔻 Steep Descent
Total	20.3 km	+1,638m / -553m	10h 04m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.

Your flat 10K pace 7:00 /km

4:00 /km (elite) 12:00 /km (leisure)

Fast Hiker / Jogger

Est. Finish Time

4h 39m

Calories

2,063 kcal

Water Needed

3 L

Effort Distance

39.4 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (210g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~2332mg sodium/hr 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

Steep / Technical

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

81 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 1,638m ↓ 553m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (12%) Easy Grade (32%) Moderate Climb (35%) Steep (21%)

Surface Type

Asphalt (36%) Unknown (34%) Ground (7%) Concrete (4%) Gravel (4%) Paved (3%) Compacted (2%) Grass (2%) Dirt (2%) Pebblestone (1%) Metal (1%) Wood (1%) Fine gravel (1%) Sett (1%) Unpaved (1%)

🧗 Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. Expect to walk the climbs.

Surface Breakdown

Paved (36%)

Unknown (34%)

Natural Ground (7%)

Paved (4%)

Gravel (4%)

Paved (3%)

Compacted (2%)

Grass (2%)

Dirt (2%)

Pebblestone (1%)

Metal (1%)

Wood (1%)

Fine Gravel (1%)

Sett (1%)

Unpaved Trail (1%)

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

ℹ️ Shoulder season

Snow Risk

Unlikely

69% north-facing slopes

Mud Risk

30%

Moderate

Ice Risk

Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 20.3 km, 1638m ascent, max altitude 2223.2m, ~7h duration.

Essential 8 items

👟
Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
📱
Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
💧
3L hydration vest

No water sources on route
🍫
Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 2349 kcal burn
🧴
Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV intensifies above 2000m
🧢
Sun hat / cap

Exposed alpine terrain
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Windbreaker / shell jacket

Summit at 2223.2m — wind chill
🆘
Emergency space blanket

Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving

Recommended 6 items

🕶️
Sunglasses (cat 3+)

Snow & rock glare at altitude
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Warm mid-layer (fleece)

Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
🔦
Headlamp

7h route — plan for delays
🩹
Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
🥢
Trekking poles

21% steep terrain, 1638m+ ascent
🧊
Microspikes / light crampons

Snow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb

Nice to have 1 items

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Gaiters

Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Grafenort, Bahnhof to Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp (20.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

Grafenort, Bahnhof

🚌 Grafenort, Bahnhof (175m)

Finish — Getting Back

Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp

🚌 Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp (1.1km)

🗺️ Transit directions (Google) 🇨🇭 SBB Timetable

💡 In Switzerland, PostBus often serves remote mountain trailheads. Check postauto.ch for schedules.

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