Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier
~3 days · 40.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier is known for
Stages 4–6 of Jura Crest Trail is an official 66 km point-to-point section from Hauenstein to Frinvillier.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,187 ft to 15,079 ft over 40.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.4 mi · 41%
- Downhill 21.1 mi · 52%
- Flat 2.9 mi · 7%
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 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier 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 Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier take?
Most backpackers hike the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 40.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier?
The Jura Crest Trail — Stages 4–6: Hauenstein to Frinvillier climbs roughly 10,945 ft total — about 270 ft per mile, topping out near 4,665 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.