20^May Sat
09:30

Route 3 Alpine Panorama Trail
The Alpine Panorama Trail from Bodensee to Lac Léman promises many views of Alpine peaks as well as of the Mittelland and Jura. The route leads through the traditional agricultural landscape of the Alpine foothills, still dominated by milk and cheese production.

Distance 510km with 17’800m ascent in 29 stages
https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/routes/national-routes/route-03.html

Hike Data - Stage 4


12.7 km


4:05 hours (without breaks)

440/950m up/down



[Hiking Buddies rates this hike as T4 but I believe this is a T2 max]

The Hike - Stage 4


https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/routes/national-routes/route/etappe-01160.html


General information

Pictures & Social Media
I will take pictures during the hike and will publish them in the group on Facebook. If you don’t want to appear, please let me know at the start of the hike.


Transportation


THIS HIKE IS NOT A LOOP - WE ARE ARRIVING BY TRAIN - HIKING TOGETHER - GONG BACK BY TRAIN FROM ANOTHER PLACE.

You make (and pay) your own travel arrangements.

NIGHT IN SCHWAGALP THE NIGHT BEFORE
We have pre-booked an apartment on Airbnb for 5 people. We will split the costs.
https://saentisecho.ch/en/

Pace
This is a slow pace hike. 
(Slow Pace means 300/350m vertical ascent per hour ; 1km length in 30min)

Food
Please take your own food:
- Warm/cold drinks in isotherm bottles.
- Snacks for the road.
- Packed lunch for lunch-break.


Registration


Max number of 20 including Laurence and I.



If you have any question contact me by WhatsApp (+41 78 647 8829) or leave a comment on the Hiking Buddies page of the hike (I am not monitoring comments on Facebook).

You can also join the Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLhFqEzI8nxKGpPSuMVgAz 


Cancellations
Up to 12 hours before the event (before 9:30pm Friday), you can unregister on hiking buddies website.

In case you change your mind in the 12 hours before the start of the event (after 9:30pm Saturday), please let me know by WhatsApp/text message (+41 78 647 8829), so I won’t mark you as “no-show”. No-show means you will be restricted to participate in future hikes.

Safety notices



YOU MUST HAVE proper hiking boots with a good grip, headlamp, warm clothes, rain protection / sun screen, at least 1,5L of water, and food for snacks along the way.



Please note: I am not a professional guide. Everybody is responsible for him/herself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download the route (it can be found on this page) and bring a mobile phone and first aid kit for emergencies.