Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern landscape

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Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern

~3 days · 37.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance37.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain5,620 ft
Gain / mile150 ft
High point3,986 ft
Difficulty index19/100

What the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern is known for

Stages 8–10 of Alpine Panorama Trail is an official 62 km point-to-point section from Einsiedeln to Luzern.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,413 ft to 12,894 ft over 37.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 13.7 mi · 37%
  • Downhill 15.6 mi · 42%
  • Flat 7.7 mi · 21%

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 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern?

19 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern scores 19/100, 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 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern take?

Most backpackers hike the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern?

The Alpine Panorama Trail — Stages 8–10: Einsiedeln to Luzern climbs roughly 5,620 ft total — about 150 ft per mile, topping out near 3,986 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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