Vier-Quellen-Weg: GPX, map & 4 stages
81 km in Switzerland · 4 stages · 3,856 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Aug
Plan Vier-Quellen-Weg with the full GPX download, 4 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 4 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: Vier-Quellen-Weg is a 81 km long-distance route from Furkapass / Belvédère to Oberalppass. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 4 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.
81km
Total Distance
4
Stages
3,856m
Total Ascent
38
Transit Stops
Plan Vier-Quellen-Weg
Vier-Quellen-Weg covers 81 km from Furkapass / Belvédère to Oberalppass with 3,856 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
- August· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 4 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 4 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 4 days hiking / 2 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 (1,350 m) and the highest point (2,745 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 3/4 | 4/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| High point, day / night | -6°/-11° | -6°/-12° | -4°/-10° | -2°/-7° | 2°/-3° | 7°/2° | 9°/3° | 9°/3° | 6°/0° | 2°/-3° | -2°/-7° | -5°/-10° |
| Low point, day / night | 2°/-5° | 3°/-6° | 5°/-3° | 8°/0° | 12°/4° | 18°/8° | 19°/10° | 19°/10° | 15°/7° | 12°/4° | 6°/-1° | 3°/-4° |
| Rain, mm | 92 | 73 | 101 | 114 | 128 | 146 | 142 | 150 | 130 | 142 | 147 | 107 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | Possible | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 57 | 10 h 18 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 31 | 14 h 58 | 15 h 48 | 15 h 30 | 14 h 15 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 27 | 8 h 36 |
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 Vier-Quellen-Weg as 4 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Furkapass / Belvédère
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 0 min in
80.9 km remaining
+3856 m remaining
Climb
20.8 km
842 m climb
6.9 km at 12.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 6h 36m in
60.1 km remaining
+3275 m remaining
Climb
44.7 km
508 m climb
4.3 km at 11.8% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 14h 08m in
36.2 km remaining
+1987 m remaining
Climb
57.3 km
593 m climb
5.4 km at 11.1% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 18h 08m in
23.6 km remaining
+1344 m remaining
Descent
62.7 km
743 m descent
5.7 km at 12.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 19h 50m in
18.2 km remaining
+711 m remaining
Climb
68.4 km
426 m climb
2.7 km at 15.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 21h 39m in
12.5 km remaining
+711 m remaining
Finish
80.9 km
Oberalppass
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 25h 36m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
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| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furkapass / Belvédère → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus | 13.5 km | +284m | 4h 06m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Cruina | 18.4 km | +1163m | 6h 02m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Cruina → Gotthard Passhöhe | 24.1 km | +1017m | 7h 05m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Gotthard Passhöhe → Oberalppass | 24.9 km | +1373m | 8h 21m | 🚌 |
| Total | 80.9 km | +3,856m | 25h 36m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Vier-Quellen-Weg 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.
3 days in this draft — about 27 km/day, 80.9 km and 3,837 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–231.9 km · +1,447 m · ~10h 12m
- 1. Furkapass / Belvédère → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus 13.5 km · +284 m
- 2. Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Cruina 18.4 km · +1163 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Cruina (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 324.1 km · +1,017 m · ~7h 06m
- 3. Cruina → Gotthard Passhöhe 24.1 km · +1017 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Gotthard Passhöhe (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 424.9 km · +1,373 m · ~8h 24m
- 4. Gotthard Passhöhe → Oberalppass 24.9 km · +1373 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Oberalppass, Bahnhof (not an accommodation recommendation)
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. 4 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 Vier-Quellen-Weg is an 81 km long-distance hiking trail in Switzerland. This car-free guide breaks it into 4 transit-optimized stages, each starting and ending at a public transport stop.
Vier-Quellen-Weg — frequently asked questions
How long is Vier-Quellen-Weg?
Vier-Quellen-Weg is a 81 km long-distance route from Furkapass / Belvédère to Oberalppass, presented as 4 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Vier-Quellen-Weg?
The distance-based examples cover 2-4 days for 81 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 Vier-Quellen-Weg?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Vier-Quellen-Weg is usually best from August. Snow is likely at the high point (2745 m) in November to July. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Vier-Quellen-Weg 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 Vier-Quellen-Weg?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 4 stage GPX downloads for Vier-Quellen-Weg — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Vier-Quellen-Weg?
Vier-Quellen-Weg is rated epic: 81 km with roughly 3,856 m of total ascent, with a high point near 2,745 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: Vier-Quellen-Weg on OpenStreetMap (relation 3094421). Transit stops from OSM.