Via Alpina Blue D4

Landschaftspark Binntal, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

17.6 miles (28.3 km) · 4,299 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Via Alpina Blue D4 is a 17.6-mile loop route in Landschaftspark Binntal, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 4,299 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 3,134 feet at an average 24.5% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,299 ft (1,310 m)
Average gain	244 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 3,066 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	58.8%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	47%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Via Alpina Blue D4

How much elevation gain does Via Alpina Blue D4 have?

Via Alpina Blue D4 has 4,299 ft (1,310 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.3 km). That averages 244 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Via Alpina Blue D4?

The difficulty score for Via Alpina Blue D4 is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Via Alpina Blue D4?

The longest climb on Via Alpina Blue D4 runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 3,066 ft (935 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.8%.