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This route isn't really a thing yet, but looking at the map of the already existing long-distance routes across the country, it's easy to see a pattern. There's the Jura Höhenweg (in the north of the country, running kind of south-westish), and the number 3 Panoramaweg (a bit further south, also running kind of south-westish), and the Alpine Pass Route (further south again, similar direction), and the number 6 (similar direction) as well. But there seems to be a gap in the southeast, where a route could pass through some spectacular areas of Graubünden and Ticino running in a similar direction. So that could be a thing too.
I haven't done this route yet, and obviously it isn't an existing national route with clear signposting, but when opportunity arises I'll see if I can explore the way. Many stretches of this route are covered by regional routes already so it should be easy to navigate.
Most of the route is in Switzerland, of course, but it starts in Austria and diverts briefly into Italy. And there should be some interesting contrasts in scenery, landscapes and of course cuisine!
There are many access points along the way, making it easy to split up into manageable sections. It starts in Gargellen, Austria, which can be reached by bus from Schruns and St Gallenkirch. The end point is Locarno, Switzerland, which has good train connections via Bellinzona. And inbetween there are countless bus stops and train stations, and there should be plentiful accommodation options too.
There isn't a full coordinate track available yet, but the picture on the right shows is what the route should look like:
Obviously you can choose to split this up differently, but here is one proposal of the stages:
This route, like the others which cross Switzerland, is not exactly flat, as can be seen from the profiles:
Will follow as the opportunity arises to research the route.