Zürich-Zugerland-Panoramaweg - Etappe 2
EPIC (6.2/10)Hinteralbis → St. Verena
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
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
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
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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