01-Sentiero Cristallina

HARD (3.7/10)

Al Piègn dala Rotónda → Prau

Distance
29.4 km
Ascent
+777 m
Descent
-488 m
Est. Time
7h 34m
Altitude
439–939 m
Type
point-to-point

A demanding mountain route — the 01-Sentiero Cristallina packs 29.4 km and 777 m of climbing into a 7h 34min day. Running from Al Piègn dala Rotónda to Prau, the trail spans an elevation range of 439 m to 939 m.

With 93% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 39% gradient.

Budget roughly 4,008 kcal of energy expenditure and 4.5 L of water. Aim for 60–90 g of carbs per hour to avoid bonking on the longer climbs. No confirmed water sources along the route — carry all the water you need.

Lower altitude route. Accessible most of the year. May be muddy in spring and after rain.

Elevation Profile

500m 600m 700m 800m 900m 0 km 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 25 km 939m 439m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%) Very Steep (>25%) Peak Hut

Route Map

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
94%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
26 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 777m ↓ 488m
High Point
939 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 439m — Range: 500m

Nutrition & Hydration

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Energy Burn
4,008 kcal
MET 7.6 · hiking intensity
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Water Needed
4.5 L
~0.5 L/hour of activity
Fueling Rate
60–90 g/hr
carbs · 601g total carbs needed

Estimates based on metabolic equivalent (MET) for hiking with significant elevation gain. Actual needs vary by body weight, fitness, weather, and pack weight.

Pace Estimates

Based on Naismith's Rule adjusted for distance, elevation, and technical difficulty. Click a pace to update split times above.

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Relaxed Hiker
9h 51m
3.0 km/h avg
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Average Hiker
7h 34m
3.9 km/h avg
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Trail Runner
4h 32m
6.5 km/h avg

Current Conditions

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4.5°C
Overcast
💨 5 km/h 🌧 0% chance
Next 24h: 3.3°C – 10.1°C
At trail center · Updated 2026-03-06

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Lower altitude route. Accessible most of the year. May be muddy in spring and after rain.

Logistics

💧 Water Advisory

No confirmed water sources along this 29 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 4.5 L minimum.

Nearby Points of Interest

📍 Nearby Places

  • Roseto 47m
  • Ritorto 66m
  • Bosco 68m
  • Mondada 93m
  • Preda 101m

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Al Piègn dala Rotónda
End
Prau
Reference
59
Operator
Wanderland Schweiz
Start Coordinates
46.33941, 8.60754
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