Stage 1 of 4 · Vier-Quellen-Weg
Furkapass / Belvédère → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus
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Furkapass / Belvédère
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13.5 km remaining
+284 m remaining
Water
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Drinking Water
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Water
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Drinking Water
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Water
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Drinking Water
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Finish
13.5 km
Oberwald VS, Schulhaus
Finish
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Getting Here
Belvedere Furka (bus stop)
32m from trailhead · ~1 min walk
Getting Out
Oberwald VS, Schulhaus (bus stop)
147m from trail end · ~2 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Furkapass / Belvédère → km 4.5 (2137m) 2,137–2,477m | 4.5 km | +231m / -374m | 1h 37m | 📉 Descending |
km 4.5 (2137m) → km 9.0 (1765m) 1,759–2,137m | 4.5 km | +8m / -380m | 1h 13m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 9.0 (1765m) → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus 1,372–1,765m | 4.5 km | +21m / -412m | 1h 15m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
| Total | 13.5 km | +284m / -1,191m | 4h 06m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 54% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Vier-Quellen-Weg Stage 1: Furkapass / Belvédère → Oberwald VS, Schulhaus is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (2480 m) in November to June.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,371 m) and the highest point (2,480 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°/-10° | -5°/-11° | -3°/-8° | -1°/-6° | 3°/-1° | 9°/2° | 11°/4° | 11°/5° | 7°/2° | 4°/-1° | 0°/-5° | -3°/-9° |
| Low point, day / night | 2°/-5° | 2°/-6° | 5°/-3° | 8°/0° | 12°/4° | 18°/8° | 19°/10° | 19°/10° | 15°/7° | 12°/4° | 6°/-1° | 3°/-4° |
| Rain, mm | 90 | 70 | 92 | 98 | 117 | 133 | 132 | 132 | 106 | 123 | 126 | 100 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | Frost | 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.
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 13.5 km, 284m ascent, max altitude 2479.7m, ~4h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.1L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 1437 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2479.7m — 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 Furkapass / Belvédère to Oberwald VS, Schulhaus (13.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Belvedere Furka km 0.1 · On trail
- 🚌 Furka Passhöhe km 3.1 · On trail
- 🚌 Muttbach-Belvédère km 4.8 · On trail
- 🚌 Oberwald VS, Muttbach km 5.5 · 70m off trail
- 🚌 Gletsch, Post km 8.6 · On trail
- 🚌 Grimsel, Rest. Grimselblick km 9.3 · 752m off trail
- 🚌 Oberwald VS, Rhonequelle km 12 · 394m off trail
- 🚌 Oberwald VS, Schulhaus km 13.5 · 69m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Bunker km 9.4 · 1.4 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 0.6 · 608m off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.7 · 666m off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.7 · 681m off trail
- Drinking Water km 8.3 · 840m off trail
- Drinking Water km 11.2 · 479m off trail
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