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Switzerland-Bern-Wabern Eichholz-Gurten-Ulmizberg-Kehrsatz

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near Wabern, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

En Guillem
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Distance

12.50mi

Elevation +

2238f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

BERN Run across de hills Gurten and Ulmizberg, starting on Wabern Bei Bern, a village close to Bern. The distance is like a half marathon and basicly, have two main ascents. The first ascent of the route is the Gurten ...

Very nice trail. Done during holidays in Berne. Thanks.
Éric Castellani

Good run!
Caroline2

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Switzerland-Camping les Sapins-Chateau de Gruyeres

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near Epagny, Canton de Fribourg (Switzerland)

En Guillem
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Distance

4.56mi

Elevation +

390f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

GRUYERES Run from the campsite Les Sapins to the Chateau de Gruyeres. Easy to run an beautifull landscapes from the Chateau. Good run! The Castle of Gruyères (in French: château de Gruyères), located in the mediev...

:) Bona ruta!
Caroline2

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Gletscherdorf camp site to Bäregg hütte and back

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near Aspi, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

Jordi

Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

2543f

TrailRank

44

Don’t think twice. Great short morning hike or run. Friendly staff at Bäregg. Chocolate-caotina is good.

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Trail of the E16 side event of Eiger Ultra Trail 2015

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near Grindelwald, Canton de Berne (Swiss Confederation)

HS4

Distance

11.13mi

Elevation +

2543f

TrailRank

42

Called the 'Geniesserstrecke' in german, this trail was the 'average joe' side-event to the Eiger Ultra Trail 2015 (101 kilometers). The trail takes you up from Grindelwald to the lush meadows of the Alm near Gross Schei...

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Panoramaweg Ägerital (Unterägeri, Ratenpass, Morgarten) (3h 05 mins run time)

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near Unterägeri, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.20mi

Elevation +

3389f

TrailRank

41| 5.0

Path should be 30 km (see below) Trail shoes - shoes with grip needed if rainy Very good views of the Ägerisee A little over 1000 metres of climb in about 30 km so reasonable. There is a small mistake in km 12 in S...

Muy buena reseña q sigue Panoramaweg
Pickwick

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Brunnen Stoos Fronalpstock

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near Ingenbohl, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.00mi

Elevation +

5453f

TrailRank

41

This route is an excellent training run. Completed in 3 hrs net, without pushing too much. From the train station, follow the walking path and signs for Ingenbohl wald. You will go past a school (Ingenbohl Theresia...

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Lauterbrunnen to Kandersteg, via Sefinafurgga and Hohtürli pass

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near Sousberg, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

22.66mi

Elevation +

11024f

TrailRank

41

This route will not disappoint, although with over 3000 metres of ascent and descent it is not trivial. It is two day-sections of the Via Alpina joined together. You only need to follow the Route 1 signs (except when ...

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Zermatt - loop below the Matterhorn

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near Zermatt, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.07mi

Elevation +

5217f

TrailRank

40

On a sunny day the route has amazing views. It is a picture safari. The route is uncomplicated, easy to follow and very flowy The route has 1850 metres of ascent and descent (Schweizmobil) a bit more than Wikiloc i...

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Gerschnialp - Fürenalp Summit

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near Gerschnialp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)

Jordi

Distance

10.41mi

Elevation +

3094f

TrailRank

40

First section uphill to the first big hut is a quite wide path. From there it turns into a singletrack to the top of the summit. From there a super steep and slippery downhill section that I’d avoid if wet. Super nice ro...

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Pilatus the easiest way - Alpnachstadt Pilatus via Lütoldsmatt and Fräkmunt

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near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.78mi

Elevation +

5650f

TrailRank

40

This is probably the easiest way to get up to Pilatus Kulm. The route is very runnable. This is probably the route to Pilatus that spreads the height gain among more kilometres. Net running time was 3h23 minutes so th...

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Klingenstock Fronalpstock Ridge from Brunnen

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near Ingenbohl, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.42mi

Elevation +

6424f

TrailRank

39

Very gradual almost gentle, but long up from Brunnen towards Stoos The path is gravel, wide enough for a vehicle. Once in Stoos turn to catch the mountain hiking path to Klingenstock. In Klingenstock you have an...

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OCC Orsières – Champex - Chamonix 53K, UTMB 2015

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near Orsières, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

go flix!

Distance

30.95mi

Elevation +

9941f

TrailRank

39

Name: 2015-08-27 08:14Start time: 08/27/2015 08:16Finish time: 08/27/2015 18:10Distance: 49.8km (09:54)Moving time: 07:52Average speed: 5km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 6.3km/hMax. Speed: 37km/hMinimum altitude: 869mMaximum altitud...

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Sentier des Toblerones (Begnins to Nyon)

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near Begnins, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)

Martin Tengelin

Distance

8.20mi

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

39

The Toblerone Trail owes its name to a line of fortifications built during the 1939-45 mobilization. Its famous "toblerones” were built over a stretch of some dozen kilometres from the Jura to Lake Geneva. The trail lead...

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Goldau Rigi Scheidegg (+ Kaltbad + Staffel) Seebodenalp Immensee

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near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.30mi

Elevation +

4610f

TrailRank

39

Trail shoes needed, trekking poles useful First 3 km on tarmac (they can be run) Next 4 km its a trekking walk up past Dächli, then run to Klosterli Small Path from Klösterli is very pretty with views of Goldau, Lauer...

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Flims Vorab Glacier Laax

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near Flims, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.50mi

Elevation +

6198f

TrailRank

38

Very enjoyable simple run. Fairly easy trails, often used by downhill mountainbikers. 4h 04 min net time so moving speed of 7.7 kmh. In winter this is the Laax/Flims/Falera ski area, so you will see a fair amoun...

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Hardergrat - The Hard Way.

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near Goldswil, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

bob__stones

Distance

33.76mi

Elevation +

9639f

TrailRank

38

Interlaken - Brienz - Interlaken. No public transport taken all by foot or pedal power. 38km + 3000m ascent by foot. 16km by bike. Fantastic day well worth doing but only in the right conditions.

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Lorzentobel, Zug, Unterägeri, Lorzeufer Baar

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near Zug, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.66mi

Elevation +

1703f

TrailRank

38

First 7 km going over the Zugerberg-Blasenberg are steep and have to be walked sometimes. Once high point is reached, path is downhill to Ägeri. From Unterägeri the path follows for 16km the Lorze river and is very flat...

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Goldau, Gnipen, Wildspitz, Steinen, Lauerz 32 km Circular

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near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.42mi

Elevation +

3953f

TrailRank

38

Trail shoes needed and poles very adviseable Terrain was dry but it can be quite muddy First 6 km from Goldau are steep and have to be walked First 6 km is well marked but a tad thin and with quite a bit of vegetation...

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Eiger Trail Run

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near Auf der Gey, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

bob__stones

Distance

19.43mi

Elevation +

8983f

TrailRank

38

A non-official section of the Eiger Trail Race. Very tough but very beautiful run from Grindelwald beneath the Eiger Nordwand - Eigergletscher - Kleine Sheidegg - Lauberhorn - Mannlichen and finally back down to Grindelw...

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Alpthal Rundgang - Around the Alpthal

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near Einsiedeln, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

21.42mi

Elevation +

5197f

TrailRank

37| 4.0

Poles and proper trail shoes highly recommended. 95% soft trail 5% asphalt Not a difficult route but is mainly narrow mountain paths, with quite a few roots so keep an eye. The route is very well marked by white marks...

I did the same trail, but in the reverse direction and added a bit extra in the beginning to get on the ridge early. ...
Frouws

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Küssnacht - Rigi Kulm - Kaltbad - Chänzeli - Goldau - Rufiberg - Zugerberg Blasenberg

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near Küssnacht, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

25.80mi

Elevation +

6995f

TrailRank

37

This is a highly scenic route but it was done May 5 2018 with hazy weather and clouds from 1400 metres and above (in Rigi Kulm less than 20 metre visibility). Moving time was 4h48min, so about 40 mins added for stops,...

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Gotthard 5 Lakes tour and Lago della Sella

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near San Gottardo, Kanton Uri (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.50mi

Elevation +

3373f

TrailRank

37

Start in one of the various car parks of the Gotthard Pass (free) This is a classic route, with one extra detour The first kilometre is going in the direction of Hospental until you turn left. You will see the larg...

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Vitznau Gersau Gätterlipass Rigi Scheidegg and Kaltbad

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near Vitznau, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.03mi

Elevation +

6696f

TrailRank

37| 5.0

Fairly complete circular trail run. Run has excellent views of Vierwaldstattersee Zugersee Burgenstock. etc. The path starts in Vitznau and follows the Wanderweg National Route 98 (Waldstätterweg). Once you get to Ger...

Beautiful! Gracias por compartir !
Indi Inlakech

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Plaine Morte Crans Montana

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near Crans-sur-Sierre, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.19mi

Elevation +

5325f

TrailRank

37

The route is 29km and the ascent and descent is 2100 metres (the starting and ending point are only 30 height metres apart). The lower sections are easy (yellow marked) but steep skiing pistes. The the views on a s...

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Zug to Wildspitz return (Verena, Grossmattstollen, and return via Oberwil and lakeside)

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near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.57mi

Elevation +

4400f

TrailRank

37

Fairly Standard circular run from Zug trainstation to Wildspitz (highest point in Kanton Zug). From there you will enjoy good views of Rigi area, Mythen, Schwyz, Zugersee, Aegeri and even Pilatus. Going up it was via ...

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