Stage 6 of 6 · Via Sbrinz
Nufenen Passhöhe → Ponte / Zum Schtäg
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Huts along this stage
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- Rifugio Bim Se al Lago· mountain hut· 1,800 m km 11.2 · 140 m from the line
- Soggiorno Alpino del centro Salesiano di Arese· unstaffed hut km 15.5 · on the line
Route briefing
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Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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Nufenen Passhöhe
Start
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18.7 km remaining
+614 m remaining
Climb
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564 m climb
3.8 km at 14.7% average
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Access
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Ladstafel
Bus stop
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18.7 km remaining
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Descent
5.1 km
389 m descent
2.4 km at 16.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
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13.6 km remaining
+34 m remaining
Descent
7.7 km
260 m descent
1.5 km at 17.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
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11.0 km remaining
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Descent
13.1 km
321 m descent
3.8 km at 8.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
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5.5 km remaining
+10 m remaining
Finish
18.7 km
Ponte / Zum Schtäg
Finish
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Getting Here
Nufenen Passhöhe (bus stop)
1282m from trailhead · ~16 min walk
End: Ponte / Zum Schtäg
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nufenen Passhöhe → km 6.3 (2265m) 1,924–2,488m | 6.3 km | +597m / -256m | 2h 32m | 📈 Climbing |
km 6.3 (2265m) → km 12.5 (1730m) 1,730–2,265m | 6.3 km | +20m / -556m | 1h 40m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 12.5 (1730m) → Ponte / Zum Schtäg 1,295–1,734m | 6.2 km | +14m / -449m | 1h 35m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 18.7 km | +614m / -1,239m | 5h 47m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 65% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Sbrinz Stage 6: Nufenen Passhöhe → Ponte / Zum Schtäg is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (2499 m) in November to June.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,293 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 | Poor | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| 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 | 4°/-4° | 4°/-5° | 6°/-2° | 8°/1° | 12°/5° | 17°/9° | 19°/11° | 19°/11° | 16°/8° | 12°/5° | 7°/0° | 5°/-3° |
| Rain, mm | 82 | 63 | 86 | 96 | 107 | 115 | 111 | 120 | 104 | 122 | 128 | 91 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 58 | 10 h 18 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 31 | 14 h 57 | 15 h 47 | 15 h 29 | 14 h 15 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 28 | 8 h 37 |
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
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.
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 18.7 km, 614m ascent, max altitude 2499m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2030 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2499m — wind chill
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Nufenen Passhöhe to Ponte / Zum Schtäg (18.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
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