Almost all of the elevation gain is in the first two kilometres. Your efforts will be rewarded once you reach the lake. A peaceful and relaxing spot, with views of Santis and Ebenalp among others, which will make you forget the tingling in your thighs.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.72 mi
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Average duration: 3h 30
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 1,496 ft
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Descent: - 1,467 ft
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Highest point: 3,993 ft
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Lowest point: 2,848 ft
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Country: Switzerland
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Area: Alps
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City: Schwende
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Start/End: N 47.285016° / E 9.427712°
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,848 ft - Wasserauen
- 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 2,894 ft - Schwendebach
- 2 : mi 1.37 - alt. 3,740 ft - Crossroads
- 3 : mi 1.7 - alt. 3,783 ft - Berggasthaus Forelle
- 4 : mi 1.92 - alt. 3,760 ft - Seealpsee
- 5 : mi 2.28 - alt. 3,780 ft - Fork in the road
- 6 : mi 2.91 - alt. 3,796 ft - Waldhütte
- 7 : mi 3.57 - alt. 3,993 ft - Junction
- 8 : mi 3.79 - alt. 3,862 ft - Fork in the road
- S/E : mi 4.72 - alt. 2,848 ft - Wasserauen
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