Trans Swiss Trail
Ticino, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Ticino, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.6 mi (13.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,061 ft (933 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,854 ft (2,089 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Monumento all'aviatore Guex 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Parco eolico del San Gottardo 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Trans Swiss Trail
How long is Trans Swiss Trail?
Trans Swiss Trail is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 20 min. It climbs 3,061 ft (933 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,854 ft (2,089 m).
How hard is Trans Swiss Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Trans Swiss Trail?
Parking at the start, 3 spaces. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Trans Swiss Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 8.6 mi (13.9 km).
Is Trans Swiss Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on Trans Swiss Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Trans Swiss Trail?
Pizzeria Cristallina, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: avec express, 0 mi (0 km).
Is this a good week for Trans Swiss Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Trans Swiss Trail
- Gottardo Bike Etappe 1 (Andermatt-Airolo) Ticino · Expert · 17.8 mi (28.7 km)
- 12-Sentiero dei passi alpini Ticino · Expert · 17.9 mi (28.8 km)
- Nord-Süd-Route Ticino · Hard · 13.8 mi (22.2 km)
- Airolo Chiesa - Airolo/Cimitero Ticino · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- 13-Sentiero dei passi alpini Ticino · Expert · 16.2 mi (26.1 km)
- 03-Sentiero Cristallina Ticino · Expert · 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Airolo Stazione-Funivia Ticino · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Airolo-Nante Ticino · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap