Wartauer Sagen- und Geschichtsweg

MODERATE (1.8/10)

Circular route from Azmoos

Distance
12.9 km
Ascent
+395 m
Descent
-499 m
Est. Time
3h 49m
Altitude
473–726 m
Type
circular

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The walk, as far as the open data goes

Getting there

  • Start: Bettlerstein bus stop, 0 m away
  • Start: Malans Dorf bus stop, 328 m away
  • Start: Museum bus stop, 441 m away
  • Finish: Bettlerstein bus stop, 0 m away
  • Finish: Malans Dorf bus stop, 328 m away
  • Finish: Museum bus stop, 441 m away

Height and time

  • High point 730 m
  • Low point 473 m
  • Climb 395 m from a 30 m terrain model, smoothed
  • Swiss signpost time 3 h 36 the official method, on our line

Computed on 2026-09-20 from OpenStreetMap, the terrain model and the federal route layer — not read from the operator's own page, and not checked on the ground. Hikes we have reviewed say who published each fact and when.

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs, descents and decisive places in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Azmoos

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 0 min in

    12.9 km remaining

    +395 m remaining

  2. Climb

    0 m

    210 m climb

    1.9 km at 11.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 0 min in

    12.9 km remaining

    +395 m remaining

  3. Route note

    600 m

    Maziferchopf

    Peak

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-10

    About 11 min in

    12.3 km remaining

    +360 m remaining

  4. Descent

    1.9 km

    98 m descent

    1.3 km at 7.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 34 min in

    11.0 km remaining

    +198 m remaining

  5. Descent

    6.9 km

    75 m descent

    0.8 km at 9.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 2h 03m in

    6.0 km remaining

    +82 m remaining

  6. Descent

    8.6 km

    160 m descent

    3.4 km at 4.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-10

    About 2h 32m in

    4.4 km remaining

    +41 m remaining

  7. Finish

    12.9 km

    Azmoos

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-10

    About 3h 50m in

    0 m remaining

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12.9 km Distance395 m Climb3h 49m Est. time726 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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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 395m 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.

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Azmoos → Maziferchopf
0.6 km+42m-0m11 min0.6
⛰️
Maziferchopf → Magletsch
5.9 km+293m-192m1h 49m6.5
⛰️
Magletsch → Azmoos
6.4 km+163m-306m1h 48m12.9
Total12.9 km+395m-499m3h 49m12.9

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 12m
Calories
1,557 kcal
Water Needed
1.9 L
Effort Distance
19.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (99g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
86%
Gradient estimate, not surface or technical difficulty
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
31 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 395m ↓ 499m
High Point
726.1 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 472.8m — Range: 253.3m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (45%) Easy Grade (32%) Moderate Climb (17%) Steep (5%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Tree cover and UV

🌲 Largely tree-covered 20% open to the sky · 80% under canopy
Estimated canopy along the route
Under canopy (80%) Open terrain (20%)
South-facing: 38% of route

🌲 Largely under trees. Good canopy at lower elevations, so the open sections are the ones to plan for.

Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Wartauer Sagen- und Geschichtsweg is usually best from April to November.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (473 m) and the highest point (730 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherMixedMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixed
High point, day / night5°/-2°5°/-2°10°/1°15°/4°19°/9°21°/12°22°/13°23°/13°18°/10°14°/7°9°/3°6°/0°
Low point, day / night6°/-1°7°/-1°12°/2°16°/5°20°/10°23°/13°24°/14°24°/14°20°/11°16°/8°11°/4°7°/1°
Rain, mm60516956929510210681747672
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossible––––––––Possible
Daylight8 h 5310 h 1611 h 4913 h 3315 h 0215 h 5315 h 3414 h 1812 h 3910 h 599 h 248 h 32

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. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. 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.

Current snow conditions

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 730 m, approximately 1.9 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 12.9 km, 395m ascent, max altitude 726.1m, ~4h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1877 kcal burn
Recommended 3 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Maziferchopf km 0.6 · 1.2 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Zellis km 12.5 · 368m off trail
  • Bofel km 2.8 · 963m off trail
  • Capruosch km 3 · 1.2 km off trail
  • Partana km 3 · 1.2 km off trail
  • Gufel km 10.8 · 1.3 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Azmoos
End
Azmoos
Start Coordinates
47.07831, 9.47446
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