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Parc Ela Trek

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223 km Length
approx. 11 days Duration
14.250 m Elevation gain
13.700 m Elevation loss
2.867 m Highest point
Jun–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Parc Ela Trek

Difficulty
Length 223 km
Elevation gain 14.250 m
Elevation loss 13.700 m
Highest Point 2.867 m · Fuorcla Pischa
Lowest Point 884 m · Tiefencastel
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

223 km
14.250 m
13.700 m
Fuorcla Pischa
2.867 m
Tiefencastel
884 m

Best time to go

June – October
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About the trail

The Parc Ela Trek runs for a length of 223 kilometers through Switzerland.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 11 days to walk the Parc Ela Trek.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in managed huts and in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Parc Ela Trek

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Parc Ela Trek

Arrival

You will arrive to Parc Ela Trek via Zürich Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Parc Ela Trek is via Zürich Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in managed huts
  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

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