Alpine Panorama Trail
~29 days · 320.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Alpine Panorama Trail is known for
The Alpine Panorama Trail crosses Switzerland from Rorschach to Geneva, traversing the Appenzell region, central Switzerland, the Emmental, Gruyère, and the Lake Geneva shore. This whole-route itinerary follows about 510 km of SwitzerlandMobility national route 3;
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,003 ft to 15,889 ft over 320.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 97.6 mi · 31%
- Downhill 119.9 mi · 37%
- Flat 102.5 mi · 32%
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?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpine Panorama Trail scores 80/100, 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 take?
Most backpackers hike the Alpine Panorama Trail in about 29 days (28 nights out) over its 320.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Alpine Panorama Trail?
The Alpine Panorama Trail climbs roughly 62,293 ft total — about 194 ft per mile, topping out near 5,387 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.