A circular walk starting from the Stoos funicular, passing through Fronalpstock and then on to Kligenstock. This circular walk is done entirely on foot, but you can also take a chairlift from Stoos to go directly up to either Fronalpstock or Kligenstock.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.65 mi
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Average duration: 6h 15
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 3,150 ft
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Descent: - 3,156 ft
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Highest point: 6,286 ft
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Lowest point: 4,252 ft
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Country: Switzerland
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Area: Alps
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City: Morschach
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Start/End: N 46.977973° / E 8.667422°
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,272 ft - Stoos
- 1 : mi 2 - alt. 5,843 ft - Junction
- 2 : mi 2.44 - alt. 6,224 ft - Fronalstock
- 3 : mi 3.25 - alt. 5,682 ft - Fork in the road
- 4 : mi 4.79 - alt. 6,138 ft - Rot Turen
- 5 : mi 5.19 - alt. 6,253 ft - Kligenstock
- 6 : mi 6.23 - alt. 5,085 ft - Junction
- S/E : mi 7.65 - alt. 4,268 ft - Stoos
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