Stage 2 of 6 · Via Sbrinz

Grafenort, Bahnhof → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp

Distance
20.8 km
Ascent
+1,711 m
Descent
-628 m
Walking time
7h 43m
Altitude
568–2,214 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

🏔️ Mountainous❄️ Alpine

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500m1,000m1,500m2,000m05 km10 km15 km20 km2,213m568m
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
  1. Start

    0 m

    Grafenort, Bahnhof

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-03-31

    About 0 min in

    20.8 km remaining

    +1711 m remaining

  2. Climb

    3.6 km

    322 m climb

    3.4 km at 9.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 1h 21m in

    17.2 km remaining

    +1588 m remaining

  3. Climb

    7.2 km

    209 m climb

    1.9 km at 11.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 2h 41m in

    13.6 km remaining

    +1239 m remaining

  4. Climb

    9.3 km

    581 m climb

    3.4 km at 16.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 3h 27m in

    11.5 km remaining

    +1030 m remaining

  5. Climb

    13.6 km

    432 m climb

    2.2 km at 19.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 5h 02m in

    7.2 km remaining

    +448 m remaining

  6. Descent

    15.8 km

    357 m descent

    2.6 km at 13.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 5h 52m in

    5.0 km remaining

    +24 m remaining

  7. Finish

    20.8 km

    Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-03-31

    About 7h 43m in

    0 m remaining

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20.8 km Distance1,711 m Climb7h 43m Est. time2,214 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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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

Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Grafenort, Bahnhof → km 15.8 (2209m)
568–2,209m
15.8 km+1778m / -137m6h 19m🔺 Steep Climb
km 15.8 (2209m) → Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp
1,647–2,213m
5.1 km+30m / -591m1h 23m🔻 Steep Descent
Total20.8 km+1,711m / -628m7h 43m

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Est. Finish Time
4h 50m
Calories
2,000 kcal
Water Needed
2.9 L
Effort Distance
41.1 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (218g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
82 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 1,711m ↓ 628m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (11%) Easy Grade (31%) Moderate Climb (37%) Steep (21%)
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T4 — Alpine (route-finding skill, scrambling)
Swiss Alpine Club difficulty rating — highest section on route

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

Surface

≈8% paved · ≈92% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces and the hardest grade measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

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
WeatherPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoor
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 / night6°/-1°7°/-1°10°/1°14°/4°18°/9°22°/12°24°/14°23°/14°19°/10°15°/7°10°/3°7°/0°
Rain, mm10789110107143166172166122134130121
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyPossible–––PossiblePossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 5510 h 1711 h 4913 h 3215 h15 h 5015 h 3214 h 1712 h 3810 h 599 h 268 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: 2214 m, approximately 15.8 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 20.8 km, 1711m ascent, max altitude 2214.3m, ~8h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2349 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2214.3m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    8h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    21% steep terrain, 1711m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Grafenort, Bahnhof to Melchsee-Frutt, Tannalp (20.8 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)
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-03-31.