Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen
~4 days · 41.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen is known for
Stages 5–8 of Trans Swiss Trail is an official 61 km point-to-point section from St-Imier to Laupen.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,596 ft to 12,700 ft over 41.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.9 mi · 36%
- Downhill 11.3 mi · 28%
- Flat 14.7 mi · 36%
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 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen scores 18/100, 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 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen take?
Most backpackers hike the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 41.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen?
The Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 5–8: St-Imier to Laupen climbs roughly 5,118 ft total — about 124 ft per mile, topping out near 3,878 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.