Senda Segantini - Etappe 3

EPIC (5.4/10)

Sankt Moritz → Silvaplana

Distance
49.4 km
Ascent
+429 m
Descent
-413 m
Est. Time
10h 55m
Altitude
1,783–1,879 m
Type
point-to-point

An epic alpine undertaking — the Senda Segantini - Etappe 3 packs 49.4 km and 429 m of climbing into a 10h 55min day. Running from Sankt Moritz to Silvaplana, the trail spans an elevation range of 1,783 m to 1,879 m.

The route breaks into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 15.3 km from Sankt Moritz to Muotta da Güvè, climbing 340 m (allow 3h 52min for this section alone). In contrast, the 32.6 km from Piz d'Islas to Silvaplana is much gentler and makes for a welcome recovery section.

With 98% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance.

Budget roughly 5,248 kcal of energy expenditure and 6.6 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

1,800m 1,825m 1,850m 1,875m 0 km 10 km 20 km 30 km 40 km 1,879m 1,784m Muotta da Güvè (1825m) Muotta da Güvè Piz d'Islas (1817m) Piz d'Islas
Easy (5–10%) Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Peak Hut

Route Map

Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

Segment Dist ↑ Ascent ↓ Descent Time Cum. km
📍
Sankt Moritz Muotta da Güvè
15.3 km +340m -307m 3h 52m 15.3
⛰️
Muotta da Güvè Piz d'Islas
1.0 km +15m -18m 14 min 16.3
⛰️
Piz d'Islas Silvaplana
32.6 km +74m -88m 6h 43m 48.9
Total 49.4 km +429m -413m 10h 55m 49.4

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
99%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
9 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 429m ↓ 413m
High Point
1,879 m
Sub-alpine zone
Low point: 1,783m — Range: 96m

Nutrition & Hydration

🔥
Energy Burn
5,248 kcal
MET 6.9 · hiking intensity
💧
Water Needed
6.6 L
~0.5 L/hour of activity
Fueling Rate
60–90 g/hr
carbs · 787g total carbs needed

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.

🥾
Relaxed Hiker
14h 12m
3.5 km/h avg
🏔
Average Hiker
10h 55m
4.5 km/h avg
🏃
Trail Runner
6h 33m
7.5 km/h avg

Current Conditions

☁️
-3.8°C
Overcast
💨 4.4 km/h 🌧 0% chance
Next 24h: -4°C – 3°C
At trail center · Updated 2026-03-06

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Mountain route. Accessible from May to October. Winter conditions possible on exposed sections.

Logistics

💧 Water Advisory

No confirmed water sources along this 49 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 6.6 L minimum.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Muotta da Güvè 510m · km 15.4
  • Piz d'Islas 608m · km 16.3

📍 Nearby Places

  • Ils Barchiröls 21m
  • Davous Sellas 97m
  • Penisla dal Piz 349m
  • Islas 476m
  • Petpreir 499m

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Sankt Moritz
End
Silvaplana
Reference
25
Operator
Wanderland Schweiz
Start Coordinates
46.49832, 9.84610
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