Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg landscape

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Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg

~4 days · 44.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance44.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain9,370 ft
Gain / mile212 ft
High point4,055 ft
Difficulty index27/100

What the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg is known for

Stages 15–18 of Alpine Panorama Trail is an official 71 km point-to-point section from Lüderenalp to Guggisberg.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 5,630 ft to 13,196 ft over 44.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 19.3 mi · 44%
  • Downhill 22.4 mi · 51%
  • Flat 2.0 mi · 5%

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 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg?

27 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg scores 27/100, 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 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg take?

Most backpackers hike the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 44.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg?

The Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 15–18: Lüderenalp to Guggisberg climbs roughly 9,370 ft total — about 212 ft per mile, topping out near 4,055 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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