Senda Segantini - Etappe 3
EPIC (5.4/10)Sankt Moritz → Silvaplana
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
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
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 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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