Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 27.0 km / 16.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 787 m
- Typical duration
- 7 hr 10 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard Hiking Trails in Uri
8 routes in Uri qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 25.3 km and 876 m (2,874 ft) of ascent.
That is 11 percent of the 71 routes we map in Uri. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 25.3 km against 6.9 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 876 m (2,874 ft) on average versus 229 m (751 ft) across the wider area.
Hard routes mean sustained ascent, long descents and a real need to watch the clock and the forecast. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Trails
Expert
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 34.2 km / 21.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,674 m
- Typical duration
- 10 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 618 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 19.4 km / 12.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 763 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 20 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 27.8 km / 17.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 875 m
- Typical duration
- 7 hr 30 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 33.4 km / 20.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 432 m
- Typical duration
- 8 hr 10 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,250 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 55 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 27.7 km / 17.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 610 m
- Typical duration
- 7 hr 4 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,470 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 47 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,010 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 23 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,105 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 31 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 16.0 km / 9.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 351 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 53 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 21.9 km / 13.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 740 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 53 min
- Waymarked route
Hard
Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 349 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 51 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via AlpinaUri | 27.0 km | 787 m | 7 hr 10 min | Hard | June to October |
| Furka-HöhenwegUri | 34.2 km | 1,674 m | 10 hr | Expert | July to September |
| Trans Swiss TrailUri | 23.2 km | 618 m | 6 hr | Hard | April to October |
| Trans Swiss TrailUri | 19.4 km | 763 m | 5 hr 20 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaGottardoUri | 27.8 km | 875 m | 7 hr 30 min | Hard | April to October |
| Gottardo WanderwegUri | 33.4 km | 432 m | 8 hr 10 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaSuworowUri | 9.8 km | 1,250 m | 3 hr 55 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaSuworowUri | 27.7 km | 610 m | 7 hr 4 min | Hard | April to October |
| Aufstieg KröntenhütteUri | 7.6 km | 1,470 m | 3 hr 47 min | Hard | April to October |
| Bodenberg KröntenhütteUri | 4.2 km | 1,010 m | 2 hr 23 min | Hard | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Via Alpina, Furka-Höhenweg, ViaGottardo. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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