Start
967 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
46.91, 9.09 · rel 12359029
46.91, 9.09 · rel 12359029
Via Alpina
24,8 km from Elm to Linthal through alpine terrain and mountains.
Elm
→
Linthal
linear
24,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× Attraction
Ärbser Stock
summit ·
118 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Leiterberg
summit ·
488 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Riesenwald
Attraction ·
on the route
24,8 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
649 m
–
2221 m
0 km
12,4 km
24,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1648 m elevation
Halfway
2108 m elevation
Three quarters
1668 m elevation
Finish
649 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina is 24.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina takes approximately 6h 10min to complete.
No, Via Alpina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Elm to Linthal. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina starts at Elm.
Via Alpina is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Via Alpina is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, Via Alpina is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.