Hiking · Morschach

Loop from Morschach over the Schilti

Circular hike Difficulty 3/5 · Moderate Hiking trail and mountain hiking trail
7.1 km
Distance
2½ h
Duration
↗ 479 m
Ascent
↘ 478 m
Descent
Start: Morschach village squareFinish: Morschach village square
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469 metres of ascent in only 2.7 kilometres, with a passage at a 34 per cent gradient: this loop from the village square in Morschach at 643 metres climbs to 1,121 metres. 7.1 kilometres that, despite the short distance, call for good basic fitness.

The route from above

Aerial view with the route marked: Loop from Morschach over the Schilti
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Elevation profile

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Route description

The starting point is the village square in Morschach. The climb begins at once and continues until kilometre 2.7, with 469 metres of ascent to overcome. At kilometre 1.0 the path passes Hetzig.

The steepest passage lies at kilometre 2.0 and reaches around 34 per cent. At kilometre 2.7 the highest point is reached at 1,121 metres, and shortly afterwards the path passes the Lauitobel.

Via the Bockerentobel the route descends and reaches the Vorder Schilti at kilometre 4.8. Via Weidli, the Hinter Schilti and the Mittler Schilti the loop closes back at the village square.

The elevation range is 478 metres. Several sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear. No refreshment stop is recorded along the route, but food and drink are available in Morschach. The loop can be walked from April to November.

Grading

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Level 3 of 5, Moderate. Sections on mountain hiking trails. Sure-footedness and sturdy footwear are required, even though the distance stays manageable.

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Getting there / public transport

By public transport to Morschach; the loop starts at the village square. Current timetable at sbb.ch.

Food and drink

No refreshment stop is recorded along the loop. Food and drink are available in Morschach at the start and finish.

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Recommended: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

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