Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 4
MODERATE (2.1/10)Val Sax → Valtnov-Gams
A rewarding day in the mountains — the Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 4 packs 16.0 km and 462 m of climbing into a 5h 17min day. Running from Val Sax to Valtnov-Gams, the trail spans an elevation range of 1,005 m to 2,434 m.
The route breaks into 10 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.1 km from Val Sax to Älplichopf, climbing 215 m — an unrelenting 102 m/km grade. In contrast, the 2.3 km from Zinerspitz to Hüenerspitz is much gentler — mostly downhill with 446 m of descent.
About 69% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 2,567 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.2 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.
Alpine route. Usually accessible from June to October. Early and late season may have snow patches above 2200m.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📍 Val Sax → Älplichopf | 2.1 km | +215m | -40m | 48 min | 2.1 |
| ⛰️ Älplichopf → Marchegghorn | 1.1 km | +48m | -8m | 17 min | 3.2 |
| ⛰️ Marchegghorn → Chrazerispitz | 1.1 km | +38m | -1m | 16 min | 4.3 |
| ⛰️ Chrazerispitz → Heubützler | 1.2 km | +70m | -128m | 28 min | 5.5 |
| ⛰️ Heubützler → Plattenspitz | 1.2 km | +38m | -29m | 20 min | 6.8 |
| ⛰️ Plattenspitz → Heidelspitz | 1.1 km | +46m | -41m | 19 min | 7.9 |
| ⛰️ Heidelspitz → Zinerspitz | 1.4 km | +3m | -469m | 40 min | 9.3 |
| ⛰️ Zinerspitz → Hüenerspitz | 2.3 km | +0m | -446m | 50 min | 11.6 |
| ⛰️ Hüenerspitz → Horn | 1.7 km | +4m | -211m | 31 min | 13.3 |
| ⛰️ Horn → Ringgenstein | 1.5 km | +0m | -219m | 29 min | 14.8 |
| Total | 16.0 km | +462m | -1,592m | 5h 17m | 16.0 |
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
Alpine route. Usually accessible from June to October. Early and late season may have snow patches above 2200m.
Logistics
💧 Water Advisory
No confirmed water sources along this 16 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 3.2 L minimum.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Heidelspitz 131m · km 7.8
- Plattenfirst 205m · km 5
- Horni 291m · km 6.4
- Chrazerispitz 354m · km 4
- Seezberg 452m · km 8.3
📍 Nearby Places
- Lavtina-Patöni 34m
- Valtüsch 37m
- Lavtina-Stierenläger 246m
- Rüti 475m
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Val Sax
- End
- Valtnov-Gams
- Reference
- 73
- Operator
- Wanderland Schweiz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.91558, 9.27549
- OpenStreetMap
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