04-Lötschberg Panoramaweg
MODERATE (2.2/10)Steinegga → Kühmad
A rewarding day in the mountains — the 04-Lötschberg Panoramaweg packs 18.0 km and 438 m of climbing into a 4h 54min day. Running from Steinegga to Kühmad, the trail spans an elevation range of 1,769 m to 2,148 m.
The route breaks into 5 segments.
With 91% 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 2,359 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📍 Steinegga → Schilthorn | 0.0 km | +0m | -0m | 0 min | 0.0 |
| ⛰️ Schilthorn → Tellihorn | 4.8 km | +142m | -325m | 1h 28m | 4.8 |
| ⛰️ Tellihorn → Bliejenduspitza | 1.7 km | +56m | -108m | 31 min | 6.6 |
| ⛰️ Bliejenduspitza → Chrindelspitza | 1.5 km | +59m | -66m | 26 min | 8.1 |
| ⛰️ Chrindelspitza → Kühmad | 9.9 km | +182m | -179m | 2h 25m | 18.0 |
| Total | 18.0 km | +438m | -677m | 4h 54m | 18.0 |
Terrain Analysis
Nutrition & Hydration
Estimates based on metabolic equivalent (MET) for hiking with moderate 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 18 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 2.9 L minimum.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Arbächnubel 282m · km 0.4
- Spalihorn 511m · km 0.7
- Stieltihorn 1.2 km · km 0.7
- Tellihorn 1.2 km · km 4.8
📍 Nearby Places
- Weritzalp 144m
- Biel 174m
- Netzbord 377m
- Bifig 385m
- Geryn 414m
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Steinegga
- End
- Kühmad
- Reference
- 56
- Operator
- Wanderland Schweiz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.41472, 7.77181
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