7 Via Gottardo Stage 2 Liestal – Läufelfingen

The route 7 Via Gottardo Stage 2 Liestal – Läufelfingen in ‹s’Füür vo Lieschtel› – Liestal (canton of Basel-Landschaft) is 21 km long, takes around 6.1 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.

Best season: ganzjaehrig
  • Route: 7 Via Gottardo Stage 2 Liestal – Läufelfingen
  • Region: ‹s’Füür vo Lieschtel› – Liestal (Kanton Basel-Landschaft)
  • Theme: Event Hikes
  • Distance: 21 km
  • Walking time: 6.1 h
  • Ascent: 660 m
  • Difficulty (SAC scale): T1
  • Terrain: Wanderland-Route 7 · nationales Netz · SAC T1
  • Highlights along the route: Aussichtspunkt Mettenberg, Ruine Homburg, Tüfelschuchi

7 Via Gottardo Stage 2 Liestal - Läufelfingen

Difficulty comparison

T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6

This route (T1) sits in the lower third of the SAC scale (T1–T6).

Liestal–Läufelfingen, 21 km, 6 Stunden: Es geht durch das Ergolz- und Homburgertal zum alamannischen Läufelfingen, über den Baselbieter Tafeljura, der historischen Hauensteinstrecke entlang, vorbei an Schlössern, Burgruinen und den ältesten Eisenbahnbrücken der Schweiz.

What does the SAC difficulty mean?
T1 Hiking Well-cleared, marked path, no risk of falling.
T2 Mountain hiking Continuous trail, can be steep, sure-footedness needed.
T3 Demanding mountain hiking Trail not always visible, exposed sections with possible fall risk.
T4 Alpine hiking Trail often absent, demanding terrain, head for heights needed.
T5 Demanding alpine hiking Trail mostly absent, exposed terrain, alpine experience required.
T6 Difficult alpine hiking No trail, very exposed, sometimes glaciers, utmost sure-footedness required.

Tip: download the GPX track in advance or use the SagaTrail app – mobile reception in the Swiss mountains is often patchy, and the app gives you the map and legend offline as well.

Download GPX track

Elevation profile

Hoehenprofil 671 m 328 m 0 km 18.0 km

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the hike 7 Via Gottardo Stage 2 Liestal – Läufelfingen take?

The route is 21 km long, takes about 6.1 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.

Is this route suitable for children?

Yes, with SAC grade T1/T2 this route is generally manageable with children too.

Is there a GPX track to download?

Yes, you can download the GPX track directly further up this page and use it in your navigation app.

Which legend belongs to this route?

This route is linked to the legend “Das Hexen-Käthi vom Schleifenberg (Liestal)” – you can find the full story in the Legends section of SagaTrail.

What is the best season for this route?

The best season for this route is: ganzjaehrig.

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