Uri · Switzerland
- Distance
- 27.0 km / 16.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 787 m
- Typical duration
- 7 hr 10 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
The directory currently contains 8 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Uri. Their average mapped distance is 27.3 km and average recorded ascent is 1,090 m (3,576 ft); the longest route in the set is 34.2 km.
This subset represents 6% of the 135 quality-checked routes in Uri. Its average distance is 27.3 km, compared with 5.1 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,090 m (3,576 ft), versus 304 m (997 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
Every route in this set is at least 20 km long. Whether it is normally completed in one day or in stages is not inferred from distance alone. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 8 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
Choose by the details
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
23.1 km
Unterwassern - FurkapassCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
432 m
Gottardo Wanderweg6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
Uri · Switzerland
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 |
| ViaGottardoUri | 27.8 km | 875 m | 7 hr 30 min | Hard | April to October |
| Unterwassern - FurkapassUri | 23.1 km | 2,871 m | 9 hr 21 min | Expert | July to September |
| Gottardo WanderwegUri | 33.4 km | 432 m | 8 hr 10 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaSuworowUri | 27.7 km | 391 m | 6 hr 45 min | Hard | April to October |
| Höhenweg SchächentalUri | 21.9 km | 1,069 m | 6 hr 23 min | Hard | June to October |
Via Alpina, ViaGottardo, Trans Swiss Trail currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
Choosing a route
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