Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG landscape

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Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG

~4 days · 38.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance38.1 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain10,643 ft
Gain / mile279 ft
High point5,387 ft
Difficulty index32/100

What the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG is known for

Stages 1–4 of Alpine Panorama Trail is an official 61 km point-to-point section from Rorschach to Stein SG.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,199 ft to 17,546 ft over 38.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 21.1 mi · 55%
  • Downhill 13.4 mi · 35%
  • Flat 3.5 mi · 9%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG?

32 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG scores 32/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG take?

Most backpackers hike the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 38.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG?

The Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 1–4: Rorschach to Stein SG climbs roughly 10,643 ft total — about 279 ft per mile, topping out near 5,387 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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