Zürich-Zugerland-Panoramaweg - Etappe 2

EPIC (6.2/10)

Hinteralbis → St. Verena

Distance
55.8 km
Ascent
+591 m
Descent
-940 m
Est. Time
12h 56m
Altitude
409–897 m
Type
point-to-point

An epic alpine undertaking — the Zürich-Zugerland-Panoramaweg - Etappe 2 packs 55.8 km and 591 m of climbing into a 12h 56min day. Running from Hinteralbis to St. Verena, the trail spans an elevation range of 409 m to 897 m.

The route breaks into 3 segments. In contrast, the 52.5 km from Bürglen to St. Verena is much gentler — mostly downhill with 839 m of descent.

With 96% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 31% gradient.

Budget roughly 6,502 kcal of energy expenditure and 7.8 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.

Lower altitude route. Accessible most of the year. May be muddy in spring and after rain.

Elevation Profile

500m 600m 700m 800m 900m 0 km 10 km 20 km 30 km 40 km 50 km 896m 410m Albishorn (883m) Albishorn Chli Bürglen (789m) Chli Bürglen Schnabel (809m) Schnabel Bürglen (887m) Bürglen
Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Easy (5–10%) 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
📍
Hinteralbis Schnabel
1.9 km +84m -66m 35 min 1.9
⛰️
Schnabel Bürglen
1.1 km +113m -34m 25 min 3.0
⛰️
Bürglen St. Verena
52.5 km +394m -839m 11h 51m 55.5
Total 55.8 km +591m -940m 12h 56m 55.8

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
97%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
11 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 591m ↓ 940m
High Point
897 m
Mountain zone
Low point: 409m — Range: 488m

Nutrition & Hydration

🔥
Energy Burn
6,502 kcal
MET 7.2 · hiking intensity
💧
Water Needed
7.8 L
~0.5 L/hour of activity
Fueling Rate
60–90 g/hr
carbs · 975g total carbs needed

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.

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Relaxed Hiker
16h 48m
3.3 km/h avg
🏔
Average Hiker
12h 56m
4.3 km/h avg
🏃
Trail Runner
7h 45m
7.2 km/h avg

Current Conditions

☁️
5°C
Overcast
💨 3.4 km/h 🌧 0% chance
Next 24h: 4.4°C – 15.5°C
At trail center · Updated 2026-03-06

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Lower altitude route. Accessible most of the year. May be muddy in spring and after rain.

Logistics

💧 Water Advisory

No confirmed water sources along this 56 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 7.8 L minimum.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Albishorn 0m · km 4
  • Chli Bürglen 47m · km 2.4
  • Schnabel 69m · km 2
  • Bürglen 109m · km 3

📍 Nearby Places

  • Chollermüli 56m
  • Büni 73m
  • Siehbach 238m
  • Erlenhof 539m
  • Neunotikon 571m

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Hinteralbis
End
St. Verena
Reference
47
Operator
Wanderland Schweiz
Start Coordinates
47.27586, 8.52156
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