Wartauer Sagen- und Geschichtsweg

MODERATE (1.8/10)

Circular route from Azmoos

Distance

12.9 km

Ascent

+499 m

Descent

-499 m

Est. Time

3h 49m

Altitude

472.8–726.1 m

Type

circular

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Wartauer Sagen- und Geschichtsweg is a 12.9 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Azmoos. The route covers 499m of ascent and 499m of descent, with elevations ranging from 472m to 726m. Allow approximately 3h 49m for the full route.

The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.9 km from Maziferchopf to Magletsch, climbing 293m.

With 86% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 49% gradient.

Budget roughly 1,877 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.3 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 726m). Hikeable most of the year.

Elevation Profile

Easy (5–10%) Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Azmoos → Maziferchopf	0.6 km	+42m	-0m	11 min	0.6
⛰️ Maziferchopf → Magletsch	5.9 km	+293m	-192m	1h 49m	6.5
⛰️ Magletsch → Azmoos	6.4 km	+163m	-306m	1h 48m	12.9
Total	12.9 km	+499m	-499m	3h 49m	12.9

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Est. Finish Time

2h 19m

Calories

1,583 kcal

Water Needed

1.9 L

Effort Distance

20.4 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (105g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1167mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

86%

Very Runnable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

39 m/km

Moderate profile

↑ 499m ↓ 499m

High Point

726.1 m

Mountain zone

Low point: 472.8m — Range: 253.3m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (45%) Easy Grade (32%) Moderate Climb (17%) Steep (5%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

🌲 Well Shaded 20% exposed · 80% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (80%) Open terrain (20%)

South-facing: 38% of route

🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.