Stage 2 of 4 · Vier-Quellen-Weg
Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Cruina
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Oberwald VS, Schulhaus
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Climb
7.3 km
677 m climb
5.6 km at 12.0% average
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Finish
18.4 km
Cruina
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Getting Here
Oberwald VS, Schulhaus (bus stop)
147m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Cruina (bus stop)
53m from trail end · ~1 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → km 6.1 (1563m) 1,351–1,563m | 6.1 km | +215m / -24m | 1h 38m | 📈 Climbing |
km 6.1 (1563m) → km 12.3 (2252m) 1,563–2,252m | 6.1 km | +693m / -5m | 2h 27m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 12.3 (2252m) → Cruina 2,023–2,489m | 6.1 km | +257m / -485m | 1h 56m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 18.4 km | +1,163m / -512m | 6h 02m |
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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 2: Oberwald VS, Schulhaus → Cruina is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (2502 m) in November to June.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
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| 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 | 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 | 82 | 65 | 89 | 98 | 115 | 133 | 133 | 130 | 104 | 121 | 121 | 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 58 | 15 h 48 | 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 18.4 km, 1163m ascent, max altitude 2502.1m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.0L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2116 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2502.1m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)1163m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Oberwald VS, Schulhaus to Cruina (18.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Oberwald VS, Schulhaus 69m off trail
- 🚌 Obergesteln km 3.2 · 57m off trail
- 🚌 Ulrichen, Bahnhof km 4.2 · 672m off trail
- 🚌 Ulrichen km 4.5 · 676m off trail
- 🚌 Ulrichen, Kittbrücke km 6.1 · 81m off trail
- 🚌 Ladstafel km 10.4 · 74m off trail
- 🚌 Nufenen Passhöhe km 14.5 · 90m off trail
- 🚌 Cruina km 18.4 · On trail
🛖 Shelters
- Bunker km 0.1 · 2.3 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.6 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.7 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.5 km off trail
- Drinking Water 706m off trail
- Drinking Water 751m off trail
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