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SaveBalsthal trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 12
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Sep 3, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,854 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,353 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,006 ft
- Reports
- 5
- Photos
- 7
- Completed Counter
- 209
Popular Balsthal Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 4,833 ft • 39 ft • 31 •
Spassiger Trail, wo ziemlich geheizt werden kann.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,950 ft • 429 ft • 26 • • hike
Anstieg zum Hallchöpfli - ist ziemlich steil mit einem guten Stück Bike tragen.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,156 ft • 95 ft • 22 • • hike
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 623 ft • 11 ft • 11 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,815 ft • 0 ft • 10 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 5,026 ft • 40 ft • 9 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,237 ft • 0 ft • 8 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 771 ft • 0 ft • 7 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Balsthal Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallchöpfli DH | Mar 25, 2022 @ 2:24am Mar 25, 2022 | Dry | Bckspcr | ||
| Hallchöpfli Anstieg | Jun 17, 2021 @ 9:32pm Jun 17, 2021 | Ideal | cstampfl |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTBuddy | add | report | activity #102958593 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:40am Sep 3, 2026 |
| BeeeGeee | add | photo | activity #98188815 and 1 more | Jul 1, 2026 @ 3:50am Jul 1, 2026 |
| trailpapst | update | trail | activity #98184870 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 1:06am Jul 1, 2026 |
| BeeeGeee | add | trail | activity #98184736 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 1:00am Jul 1, 2026 |
| baam | wishlist | region | activity #85842791 | Dec 21, 2025 @ 7:42am Dec 21, 2025 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 22 | 15 miles | 10,853 ft | 12 miles | 2,352 ft | #8,917 | #301 | 7 | 4 | 666 | ||
| E-Bike | 20 | 13 miles | 10,276 ft | 12 miles | 2,224 ft | #5,546 | #239 | 4 | 133 | |||
| Hike | 22 | 15 miles | 10,853 ft | 12 miles | 2,352 ft | #6,847 | #178 | 4 | 54 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 15 miles | 10,853 ft | 12 miles | 2,352 ft | #7,689 | #207 | 4 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Balsthal?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Balsthal are:
- Hallchöpfli DH (4.1/5)
- Zollbodechopf (0/5)
- Schwang (0/5)
- Laupersdörfer Stierenberg (0/5)
- Hallchöpfli Anstieg (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Balsthal?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Balsthal are:
- May (4 activities)
- August (3 activities)
- April (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Balsthal?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Balsthal. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Balsthal?
The longest trail in Balsthal is Hasenbödeli at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Balsthal?
The best hiking trails in Balsthal are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Balsthal?
The best trail running trails in Balsthal are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Balsthal?
Balsthal has a total of 22 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Balsthal to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Balsthal?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Balsthal is Hallchöpfli Anstieg with 429 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Balsthal?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Balsthal is Schwängimatt with 1,304 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Balsthal?
Balsthal supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Balsthal?
The following bike services are available in Balsthal:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Balsthal?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Balsthal is Hallchöpfli Anstieg with an average grade of 10.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Balsthal?
The overall region status for Balsthal is Clear / Green. Out of 2 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Balsthal?
Yes, Balsthal supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Balsthal?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Balsthal are:
- AM (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Balsthal?
The highest summit in Balsthal is Hällchöpfli at 3,960 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Balsthal?
The most popular Strava segments in Balsthal are:
- Buechmatt climb (295 athletes)
- Krete Hällchöpfli-Rossweidli II (270 athletes)
- Krete Hällchöpfli-Rossweidli (255 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Balsthal?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Balsthal are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Balsthal?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Balsthal are:
- Schwang (0/5)
- Leenberg (0/5)
- Fluehwägli (0/5)
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