Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein landscape

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Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein

~3 days · 37.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance37.6 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain8,330 ft
Gain / mile222 ft
High point3,130 ft
Difficulty index26/100

What the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein is known for

Stages 1–3 of Jura Crest Trail is an official 62 km point-to-point section from Dielsdorf to Hauenstein.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,638 ft to 10,128 ft over 37.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 18.1 mi · 48%
  • Downhill 15.2 mi · 40%
  • Flat 4.2 mi · 11%

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

How hard is the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein?

26 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein scores 26/100, 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 Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein take?

Most backpackers hike the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein?

The Jura Crest Trail — Stages 1–3: Dielsdorf to Hauenstein climbs roughly 8,330 ft total — about 222 ft per mile, topping out near 3,130 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.

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