Stage 4 of 4 · Vier-Quellen-Weg
Gotthard Passhöhe → Oberalppass
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Huts along this stage
Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.
- Vermigel Hütte· mountain hut· 2,042 m km 12 · 100 m from the line
- Camona da Maighels CAS· mountain hut· 2,310 m km 18.8 · 230 m from the line
Route briefing
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Climbs, water and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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Gotthard Passhöhe
Start
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24.9 km remaining
+1373 m remaining
Water
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Drinking Water
Water
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24.9 km remaining
+1373 m remaining
Water
1.1 km
Drinking Water
Water
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About 22 min in
23.8 km remaining
+1317 m remaining
Climb
1.3 km
598 m climb
5.4 km at 11.1% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 25 min in
23.6 km remaining
+1317 m remaining
Climb
12.3 km
430 m climb
2.7 km at 15.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 4h 08m in
12.6 km remaining
+698 m remaining
Hut
18.8 km
Camona da Maighels CAS
Mountain hut
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31
About 6h 19m in
6.1 km remaining
+215 m remaining
Finish
24.9 km
Oberalppass
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 8h 21m in
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Getting Here
Gotthard Passhöhe (bus stop)
141m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Oberalppass, Bahnhof (bus stop)
179m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gotthard Passhöhe → km 6.7 (2736m) 2,089–2,736m | 6.7 km | +653m / -9m | 2h 34m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 6.7 (2736m) → km 20.8 (2355m) 1,985–2,736m | 14.2 km | +612m / -993m | 4h 36m | 📉 Descending |
km 20.8 (2355m) → Oberalppass 1,983–2,355m | 4 km | +64m / -382m | 1h 10m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 24.9 km | +1,373m / -1,428m | 8h 21m |
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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 4: Gotthard Passhöhe → Oberalppass is usually best from August. Snow is likely at the high point (2745 m) in November to July.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,973 m) and the highest point (2,745 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| 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 | -1°/-7° | -1°/-8° | 1°/-6° | 3°/-3° | 7°/1° | 12°/5° | 14°/7° | 14°/7° | 11°/4° | 7°/1° | 2°/-3° | 0°/-6° |
| Rain, mm | 96 | 77 | 102 | 114 | 131 | 149 | 146 | 152 | 131 | 144 | 147 | 112 |
| 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.
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 24.9 km, 1373m ascent, max altitude 2745.3m, ~8h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 4.2L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2923 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2745.3m — 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
- 🔦 Headlamp8h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles7% steep terrain, 1373m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Gotthard Passhöhe to Oberalppass (24.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Gotthard Passhöhe 135m off trail
- 🚌 Oberalppass(Schneehüenerstock) km 24.8 · 174m off trail
- 🚌 Oberalppass, Bahnhof km 24.9 · 153m off trail
- 🚌 Oberalppass km 24.9 · 202m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 24.9 · 950m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.9 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 1.1 · 588m off trail
- Drinking Water km 3.5 · 1.8 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 4.5 · 1.8 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 4.5 · 1.8 km off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Camona da Maighels CAS km 18.8 · 477m off trail
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