Hike /Schweiz Mobil
ViaSuworow
AiroloIlanz
- Distance
- 170.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 7600 m
- Descent
- 8100 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
In autumn 1799, Russian General Suvorov and his army crossed through the Swiss Alps in order to oust the French from the country. The ViaSuworow follows the route of this campaign through breathtaking mountain landscape.
From Airolo, the mountain trail climbs to the Passo del San Gottardo. Steeped in history, the pass was an important north–south route across the Alps for centuries. Beyond it, the route leads via Hospental and Andermatt down through the Urner Reusstal, passing Göschenen, Wassen and Amsteg before reaching Altdorf.
The next major ascent begins in Bürglen. Crossing alpine pastures and following mountain trails, the route reaches Chinzig Chulm at around 2,070 m; it then continues into the Muotatal and on to the Pragelpass. The descent into the Klöntal brings a striking change: along the shore of the Klöntalersee, the trail follows the water before continuing to Riedern and Glarus. The route leads through woodland and across open meadows via Matt to Elm.
Beyond Elm, the terrain becomes rockier and steeper again. Near the Rotstock, the route reaches its highest point at just over 2,400 m, followed shortly afterwards by the Panixerpass and its mountain shelter. The trail now loses elevation via Pigniu and Rueun. After Schnaus, the final kilometres lead to Ilanz, where the 170-kilometre route ends near the stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
Airolo - Stalvedro
From 9 Oct 2023 – Until 31 Mar 2027
Wegen der Baustelle des zweiten Gotthardtunnels ist der Weg gesperrt.
Schwanden: Sernftalstrasse
From 24 Aug 2026 – Until 25 Jun 2027
Sanierungsarbeiten an der Sernftalstrasse. Im Rahmen der Sanierung wird die schadhafte Stützmauer ersetzt und die bestehenden Werkleitungen erneuert. Weiter umfasst das Projekt die Erstellung einer Kernfahrbahn sowie die Erneuerung des bestehenden Gehwegs. Die Bauarbeiten werden über die Wintermonate unterbrochen und im Frühjahr 2027 wieder aufgenommen. Der Abschluss der Arbeiten ist voraussichtlich im Juni 2027 vorgesehen.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
There may be snow on this hiking trail. Bring appropriate gear and plan accordingly.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
