Mittelbünden-Panoramaweg Stage 1
EPIC (6/10)Arosa → Fuso
An epic alpine undertaking — the Mittelbünden-Panoramaweg Stage 1 packs 42.8 km and 1,692 m of climbing into a 12h 33min day. Running from Arosa to Fuso, the trail spans an elevation range of 1,474 m to 2,822 m.
The route breaks into 10 segments. In contrast, the 1.4 km from Aroser Rothorn to Piz Mez is much gentler — mostly downhill with 237 m of descent.
With 84% 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 8,247 kcal of energy expenditure and 7.5 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.
High alpine route. Typically only snow-free from mid-July to mid-September. Check conditions before attempting. Expect snow patches above 2,622 m into early summer.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📍 Arosa → Maraner Hauptji | 0.9 km | +95m | -0m | 20 min | 0.9 |
| ⛰️ Maraner Hauptji → Tschugga | 1.1 km | +31m | -22m | 17 min | 2.0 |
| ⛰️ Tschugga → Schaftällihorn | 3.8 km | +300m | -23m | 1h 16m | 5.8 |
| ⛰️ Schaftällihorn → Erzhorn | 1.4 km | +79m | -1m | 24 min | 7.2 |
| ⛰️ Erzhorn → Parpaner Weisshorn (Ostgipfel) | 1.8 km | +234m | -0m | 45 min | 9.1 |
| ⛰️ Parpaner Weisshorn (Ostgipfel) → Älplihorn | 1.6 km | +229m | -2m | 42 min | 10.7 |
| ⛰️ Älplihorn → Parpaner Rothorn | 1.0 km | +156m | -0m | 27 min | 11.7 |
| ⛰️ Parpaner Rothorn → Aroser Rothorn | 1.7 km | +4m | -285m | 35 min | 13.4 |
| ⛰️ Aroser Rothorn → Piz Mez | 1.4 km | +0m | -237m | 28 min | 14.8 |
| ⛰️ Piz Mez → Fuso | 26.1 km | +564m | -839m | 6h 51m | 40.9 |
| Total | 42.8 km | +1,692m | -1,409m | 12h 33m | 42.8 |
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
High alpine route. Typically only snow-free from mid-July to mid-September. Check conditions before attempting.
Logistics
💧 Water Advisory
No confirmed water sources along this 43 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 7.5 L minimum.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Parpaner Rothorn 37m · km 11.7
- Parpaner Rothorn Ostgipfel 428m · km 11.9
- Parpaner Weisshorn 443m · km 9.6
- Parpaner Weisshorn (Ostgipfel) 487m · km 9
- Parpaner Weisshorn (Mittelgipfel) 488m · km 9.5
📍 Nearby Places
- Ifang 119m
- Motta 854m
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Arosa
- End
- Fuso
- Reference
- 54
- Operator
- Wanderland Schweiz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.78316, 9.67955
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- Official Website
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