Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo
~4 days · 30.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo is known for
Stages 21–24 of Trans Swiss Trail is an official 49 km point-to-point section from Erstfeld to Airolo.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,059 ft to 22,638 ft over 30.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.0 mi · 65%
- Downhill 8.9 mi · 29%
- Flat 1.7 mi · 5%
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 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo scores 36/100, 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 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo take?
Most backpackers hike the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 30.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo?
The Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 21–24: Erstfeld to Airolo climbs roughly 10,853 ft total — about 354 ft per mile, topping out near 6,919 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.