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OSM map layer · LineString
46.44, 7.22 · rel 14249127
46.44, 7.22 · rel 14249127
Via Alpina
16,0 km from Gstaad to L'Étivaz through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gstaad
→
L'Étivaz
linear
16,0km
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?
3× summit
Muttehubel
summit ·
70 m off route
16,0 km
100%
Gummesel
summit ·
96 m off route
16,0 km
100%
Höje Stand
summit ·
304 m off route
16,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina is 16.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina takes approximately 3h 59min to complete.
No, Via Alpina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Gstaad to L'Étivaz. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina starts at Gstaad.
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.