Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk landscape

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Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk

~3 days · 29.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance29.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain15,741 ft
Gain / mile535 ft
High point9,049 ft
Difficulty index48/100

What the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk is known for

Stages 13–15 of Via Alpina (Switzerland) is an official 47 km point-to-point section from Griesalp to Lenk.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 12,270 ft to 29,524 ft over 29.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 14.3 mi · 49%
  • Downhill 12.9 mi · 45%
  • Flat 1.8 mi · 6%

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

How hard is the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk?

48 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk scores 48/100, 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 Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk take?

Most backpackers hike the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 29.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk go?

The Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 13–15: Griesalp to Lenk tops out near 9,049 ft over its 29.4 miles.

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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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