Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil landscape

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Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil

~4 days · 38.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance38.5 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain10,955 ft
Gain / mile285 ft
High point5,650 ft
Difficulty index32/100

What the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil is known for

Stages 13–16 of Trans Swiss Trail is an official 62 km point-to-point section from Langnau i.E. to Giswil.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 5,554 ft to 18,373 ft over 38.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 22.1 mi · 59%
  • Downhill 11.7 mi · 31%
  • Flat 3.5 mi · 9%

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

How hard is the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil?

32 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil 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 Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil take?

Most backpackers hike the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 38.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil?

The Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 13–16: Langnau i.E. to Giswil climbs roughly 10,955 ft total — about 285 ft per mile, topping out near 5,650 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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