E4
43.2 km from Unterjoch to Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 2,698 m and descend 2,728 m; the highest point is at 1,821 m. Walking time about 20 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 5.4 Ornach Summit · 1,576 m
- km 5.6 Jochschrofen Summit · 1,625 m
- km 5.9 Hirsch-Alpe Hut · 1,493 m
- km 6.0 Hirschberg Summit · 1,644 m
- km 6.4 Spieser ✝ Summit · 1,651 m
- km 7.9 Alpe Klank Hut · 1,420 m
- km 8.6 Boaleskopf Summit · 1,576 m
- km 9.3 Tiefenbacher Eck Summit · 1,527 m
- km 13.6 Rauhenbichel Summit · 970 m
- km 26.2 Vordere Krumbachalpe Hut · 1,322 m
- km 27.9 Steineberg Vorgipfel ✝ Summit · 1,660 m
- km 28.2 Steineberg Summit · 1,683 m
- km 29.4 Steinköpfle Summit · 1,665 m
- km 30.7 Stuiben Summit · 1,749 m
- km 31.4 Sedererstuiben ✝ Summit · 1,737 m
- km 33.3 Buralpkopf Summit · 1,772 m
- km 34.0 Gündleskopf ✝ Summit · 1,748 m
- km 35.5 Rindalphorn ✝ Summit · 1,821 m
- km 36.1 Gelchenwanger Kopf Summit · 1,812 m
- km 38.1 Hochgrat ✝ Summit · 1,834 m
- km 38.9 Staufner Haus Hut · 1,634 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Rauhenbichel
Stage ends near Steineberg Vorgipfel ✝
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “E4” trail?
About 43.2 km, from Unterjoch to Swis-Punkt. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “E4” trail have?
About 2,698 m of ascent and 2,728 m of descent. The lowest point is at 730 m, the highest at 1,821 m.
How long does the “E4” trail take?
Plan for about 20 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “E4” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.