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

571–2,223 m

Type

point-to-point

🏔️ Mountainous❄️ Alpine

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

Route briefing

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Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events

Start

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Grafenort, Bahnhof

Start

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20.3 km remaining

+1638 m remaining
Climb

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463 m climb

7.2 km at 6.4% average

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About 0 min in

20.3 km remaining

+1638 m remaining
Climb

7.7 km

736 m climb

4.8 km at 15.3% average

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About 2h 33m in

12.6 km remaining

+1178 m remaining
Climb

12.7 km

444 m climb

2.6 km at 17.1% average

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About 4h 12m in

7.6 km remaining

+444 m remaining
Descent

15.3 km

348 m descent

2.7 km at 12.7% average

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5.0 km remaining

+3 m remaining
Descent

18.4 km

203 m descent

1.9 km at 10.7% average

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1.9 km remaining

+0 m remaining
Finish

20.3 km

Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp

Finish

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About 6h 43m in

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20.3 km Distance1,638 m Climb6h 42m Est. time2,223 m High pointHARD Difficulty

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Getting Here

Grafenort, Bahnhof (bus stop)

175m from trailhead · ~2 min walk

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Getting Out

Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp (bus stop)

1122m from trail end · ~14 min walk

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 15.3 (2209m) 574–2,209m	15.3 km	+1648m / -14m	5h 30m	🔺 Steep Climb
km 15.3 (2209m) → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp 1,659–2,209m	5 km	+3m / -553m	1h 12m	🔻 Steep Descent
Total	20.3 km	+1,638m / -553m	6h 42m

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Est. Finish Time

4h 39m

Calories

2,063 kcal

Water Needed

3 L

Effort Distance

39.5 km

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Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain

Unknown

Gradient coverage unavailable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

81 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 1,638m ↓ 553m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown

Low gradient (12%) Easy Grade (32%) Moderate Climb (35%) Steep (21%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈66% paved · ≈34% unpaved

Mostly paved

Estimated for the full route from the 65% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Sbrinz Stage 2: Grafenort, Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp is usually best from July to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2223 m) in December to May.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (571 m) and the highest point (2,223 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
Weather	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Mixed	Good	Good	Good	Mixed	Poor	Poor
High point, day / night	-3°/-8°	-3°/-9°	-1°/-7°	1°/-5°	5°/0°	10°/4°	12°/5°	12°/6°	8°/3°	5°/1°	1°/-4°	-1°/-7°
Low point, day / night	6°/-1°	7°/-1°	10°/1°	14°/4°	18°/9°	22°/12°	24°/14°	23°/14°	19°/10°	15°/7°	10°/3°	7°/0°
Rain, mm	107	89	110	107	143	166	172	166	122	134	130	121
Snow at high point	Likely	Likely	Likely	Likely	Likely	Possible	–	–	–	Possible	Possible	Likely
Daylight	8 h 55	10 h 17	11 h 49	13 h 32	15 h	15 h 50	15 h 32	14 h 17	12 h 38	10 h 59	9 h 26	8 h 34

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.

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

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 2223 m, approximately 15.4 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 20.3 km, 1638m ascent, max altitude 2223.2m, ~7h duration.

Essential 8 items

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Trail running shoes / hiking boots

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

Navigation & emergency contact
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3L hydration vest

Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
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Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 2349 kcal burn
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Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV intensifies above 2000m
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Sun hat / cap

Exposed alpine terrain
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Windbreaker / shell jacket

Summit at 2223.2m — wind chill
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Emergency space blanket

Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving

Recommended 6 items

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Sunglasses (cat 3+)

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

Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
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Headlamp

7h route — plan for delays
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Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
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Trekking poles

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

Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar

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.