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  • Linthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg

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    near Linthal, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.62mi
    Elevation +
    4524f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLinthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg Photo ofLinthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg Photo ofLinthal - Braunwaldpanoramaweg

    Pretty but steep route I am using the Schweizmobil GPS we followed rather than actual as the GPS failed when confronted with steep cliff walls. There 3 or 4 streams to replenish water. Done 15.5.2020. There were...

  • Illgau Sonnenterrasse

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    near Illgau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    2618f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIllgau Sonnenterrasse Photo ofIllgau Sonnenterrasse Photo ofIllgau Sonnenterrasse

    Very easy trail. They call those slopes a "sun terrace" and they did not disappoint on a sunny day (22.3.2022) You take the bus to/park the car by the Illgau seilbahn It's all uncomplicated yellow trails, very g...

  • Zugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.33mi
    Elevation +
    3146f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+ Photo ofZugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+ Photo ofZugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+

    Route done to try to get 1000 metres of ascent without repeating a section It takes the best of the steeper sections with stairs. Moving time 2h 12 min. Very wet slippery muddy slow day, probably under 2hrs in dry ...

  • Zugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    10.68mi
    Elevation +
    2995f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs Photo ofZugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs Photo ofZugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs

    Route for sunny-hot days which maximises shade. Quite a few metres of elevation, single trail tracks and stairs You can start and finish in Schoenegg and eliminate the bit below the Zugerbergstrasse and the rout wi...

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  • Lac de Gruyere

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    near Vuippens, Canton de Fribourg (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.88mi
    Elevation +
    2579f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLac de Gruyere Photo ofLac de Gruyere Photo ofLac de Gruyere

    Very easy trail. Mostly single trail. Constant ups and downs. Parked in Vuippens just off the A2 where there seems to be a free carpark. It is a reservoir, not a lake. The secret is revealed when you see the dam on...

  • Wildspitz Winter

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    19.70mi
    Elevation +
    4544f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWildspitz Winter Photo ofWildspitz Winter Photo ofWildspitz Winter

    4h 6 min moving time. Pretty much best of Zugerberg. Done 6.3.2021, sunny above 1500 metres, cloudy below. Crampons used to get down from Wildspitz to Alpli. Bus 11 to Schoenegg, car parking available in Scho...

  • Elm to Sargans via Foopass

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    near Elm, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    24.56mi
    Elevation +
    5830f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofElm to Sargans via Foopass Photo ofElm to Sargans via Foopass Photo ofElm to Sargans via Foopass

    The terrain is pretty easy with one exception. It follows route 1, Via Alpina. I did it in reverse order because the weather forecast suggested storms in afternoon. Pretty much all the hikers coming in opposite dir...

  • Stans Buochserhorn Circular

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    near Stans, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.19mi
    Elevation +
    5413f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofStans Buochserhorn Circular Photo ofStans Buochserhorn Circular Photo ofStans Buochserhorn Circular

    This is a crude first cut at running to Buochserhorn from Stans and returning to Stans. Net moving time was 3h13 and total time was 4h29. A little puzzling as I did not do major stops. Also the last 2 hundred meters u...

  • Schwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal

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    near Seewen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    21.97mi
    Elevation +
    2260f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSchwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal Photo ofSchwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal Photo ofSchwyz Bahnhof to Muotathal

    Fairly flat discovery run from Schwyz train station. It could be run faster (I carried 2 litres and too much weight as this was originally planned as run to Glarus. There are several fountains, accessible streams). I...

  • Montreux Col du Jaman Trail-Road run

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    near Montreux, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    16.13mi
    Elevation +
    5052f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMontreux Col du Jaman Trail-Road run Photo ofMontreux Col du Jaman Trail-Road run Photo ofMontreux Col du Jaman Trail-Road run

    Warning: 50% asphalt, the only reason to put this as trail is because the elevation... 3h28 moving time It is all easy yellow trails and a big flat section of road between Avents and Coux, and running up to Col du ...

  • Gstaad Hörnberg Rüwlispass

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    near Unter-Gstaad, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    14.23mi
    Elevation +
    3297f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGstaad Hörnberg Rüwlispass Photo ofGstaad Hörnberg Rüwlispass Photo ofGstaad Hörnberg Rüwlispass

    Very easy flowy trail, with good views and no complication. Red/white markings on most of the paths above but very easy to follow and runnable. The last 6 or 7 kilometres are through a Via Alpina section which is neat...

  • Giro del Ponte Tibetano (Bellinzona)

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    near Monte Carasso, Cantone Ticino (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    5.68mi
    Elevation +
    2539f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGiro del Ponte Tibetano (Bellinzona) Photo ofGiro del Ponte Tibetano (Bellinzona) Photo ofGiro del Ponte Tibetano (Bellinzona)

    The start of the route almost 4km from Bellinzona train station. Buses take you to the start. It is well sign posted. Just follow signs with 628 number or "Giro del Ponte Tibetano". It is all forested, mainly with ...

  • Zug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg Photo ofZug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg Photo ofZug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg

    Easy route. Only salient feature is the nice uphill section from Walchwill up to Zugerberg which is the most direct and path and therefore with more inclination. Better not to run it down when slippery. About 1km l...

  • Zugerberg mixed trails

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.55mi
    Elevation +
    2503f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZugerberg mixed trails Photo ofZugerberg mixed trails Photo ofZugerberg mixed trails

    It´s about 1km less if you start in Schoenegg Nice clean steep but runnable all the way up to Hochwacht (Blasenberg, Paraglider launchpoint) Detour this time to the actual Zugerberg tip (the walking path sidesteps ...

  • Baarburg

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    near Schutzengel, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.84mi
    Elevation +
    1424f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBaarburg Photo ofBaarburg Photo ofBaarburg

    Very gentle easy forested trail run. Plenty of shade for an easy trail in a hot sunny day. The downside of all these trees is lack of views. The Baarburg is this tiny hill that stands out behind Baar. To follow ...

  • Rigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon)

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.48mi
    Elevation +
    3757f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon) Photo ofRigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon) Photo ofRigi Kulm Winter Run (75% crampon)

    The sections which are done outside of groomed paths were quite tricky with fairly deep snow. From Klosterli down until connecting with route 63 there was easily one metre of snow. The valley road disappeared under snow ...

  • Murg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock

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    near Filzbach, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.43mi
    Elevation +
    6781f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMurg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock Photo ofMurg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock Photo ofMurg Lakes and loop around Mürtschenstock

    Very pretty and recommendable trail run, even on a cloudy rainy day (22.8.2020) Start in car park of Filzbach (free). We followed signs for Talalpsee Just before Talalpsee we caught route 73 (Sardona-Welterbe-We...

  • Goldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz)

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    near Goldau, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    9.45mi
    Elevation +
    4140f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGoldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz) Photo ofGoldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz) Photo ofGoldauer Bergsturz (+Gnipen and Wildspitz)

    I parked car by the Goldau sport facilities. Plenty of parking (for a fee). As an alternative to Route 63 (Schwyzer Hohenweg) I chose to go up the more direct route which goes through the old Goldau Mountain Landslide...

  • Zürich Oberland Route 69

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    near Aeschacker, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    21.15mi
    Elevation +
    5266f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZürich Oberland Route 69 Photo ofZürich Oberland Route 69 Photo ofZürich Oberland Route 69

    Pre-alpine run. done in 4h20 min...7.5 km/h moving speed. Starts in Steg train station. Follow first signs for Hörnli and from then to Hulftegg. From Hulftegg to Chrüzegg. After the initial run up to Hörnli, which ...

  • Rigi North Face low trail

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    near Arth, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.77mi
    Elevation +
    4823f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRigi North Face low trail Photo ofRigi North Face low trail Photo ofRigi North Face low trail

    Arrived with bicycle at the starting point. You cannot park a car. The low path on the north side of the Rigi is easy to follow until you get very close to the Railway line in Immensee. There was a section of the path...

  • Täsch Run

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    near Täsch, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
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    bob__stones
    Distance
    10.19mi
    Elevation +
    3711f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTäsch Run Photo ofTäsch Run Photo ofTäsch Run

    Wanted to get a good view of Zermatt and the Matterhorn and we weren’t disappointed. Small lay-by to park leads steeply to the Europaweg which is a beautiful balcony trail. Then up the Ritzengrat towards the Unterrothorn...

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