02-Lötschberg Panoramaweg
EPIC (9.4/10)Hinder de Büele → Schwarzbachschwendli
An epic alpine undertaking — the 02-Lötschberg Panoramaweg packs 77.6 km and 1,623 m of climbing into a 19h 34min day. Running from Hinder de Büele to Schwarzbachschwendli, the trail spans an elevation range of 1,172 m to 1,545 m.
The route breaks into 9 segments. In contrast, the 5.3 km from Innerer Fisistock to Obers Tatelishore is much gentler and makes for a welcome recovery section.
With 96% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 12,669 kcal of energy expenditure and 11.7 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.
Mountain route. Accessible from May to October. Winter conditions possible on exposed sections.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📍 Hinder de Büele → Jegertosse | 3.8 km | +183m | -13m | 1h 04m | 3.8 |
| ⛰️ Jegertosse → Gasteräspitz | 13.0 km | +249m | -140m | 3h 07m | 16.8 |
| ⛰️ Gasteräspitz → Untere Tatelishorn | 5.4 km | +39m | -177m | 1h 17m | 22.2 |
| ⛰️ Untere Tatelishorn → Gfellalphütte | 30.5 km | +786m | -564m | 7h 52m | 52.7 |
| 🏠 Gfellalphütte → Innerer Fisistock | 8.8 km | +165m | -345m | 2h 19m | 61.5 |
| ⛰️ Innerer Fisistock → Obers Tatelishore | 5.3 km | +10m | -53m | 1h 06m | 66.8 |
| ⛰️ Obers Tatelishore → Winteregghütte | 6.0 km | +157m | -160m | 1h 35m | 72.7 |
| 🏠 Winteregghütte → Hellhore | 2.9 km | +10m | -147m | 42 min | 75.6 |
| ⛰️ Hellhore → Schwarzbachschwendli | 2.0 km | +23m | -17m | 27 min | 77.6 |
| Total | 77.6 km | +1,623m | -1,617m | 19h 34m | 77.6 |
Terrain Analysis
Nutrition & Hydration
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.
Current Conditions
Best Season
Mountain route. Accessible from May to October. Winter conditions possible on exposed sections.
Logistics
💧 Water Advisory
No confirmed water sources along this 78 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 11.7 L minimum.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Hellhore 648m · km 75.6
- Jegertosse 665m · km 3.8
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Stock 432m · km 72.8
- Gfellalphütte 695m · km 52.6
📍 Nearby Places
- Eggeschwand 105m
- Bundsweid 144m
- Ricola Kräutergarten Kandersteg 307m
- Im Weecheli 332m
- Glameli 356m
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Hinder de Büele
- End
- Schwarzbachschwendli
- Reference
- 56
- Operator
- Wanderland Schweiz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.48947, 7.66319
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