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SaveGrindelwald trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy and rooty. Scenery includes alpine terrain, views and creeks. Common trail features include rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly.
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- Mountain Bike
59 trails
- E-Bike
54 trails
- Gravel Bike
16 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
59 trails
- Trail Running
59 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 29, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 62
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 59
- Trails E-Bike
- 54
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 59
- Trails Trail Running
- 59
- Total Distance
- 74 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 30,286 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,394 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,708 ft
- Reports
- 301
- Photos
- 146
- Completed Counter
- 9,354
Popular Grindelwald Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 4 ft • 342 •
Great views from Bachalpsee and all the way down to Restaurant Waldspitz. Worth stopping for a cold drink or something to eat on the super terrace.
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 3,760 ft • 89 ft • 318 •
Fun traverse through forest. Also popular with hikers
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,979 ft • 0 ft • 277 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 492 ft • 0 ft • 186 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1,791 ft • 0 ft • 166 •
Loose track with gravel, easy and fun to ride, watch out for hikers !
• 75 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 564 ft • 139 • • hike
Nice crossing singletrack, nice view, some small tech parts, mostly easy.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 994 ft • 0 ft • 117 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Grindelwald Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 19 miles • 4,659 ft • 7 • Loop •
This trail is suitable for trail beginners and advanced, but already require an advanced mountain bike...
16 miles • 4,132 ft • 1 •
A long but pleasant climb over asphalt roads and field paths leads you over Grosse Scheidegg to the ridge....
11 miles • 3,214 ft • 5 • Loop •
Everyone who loves sledging has heard of the Bussalp. But discovering this high rugged mountain is just as...
24 miles • 4,302 ft • 1 •
A special feature of this ascent is its proximity to the Eiger. Like a patron saint, he sits enthroned...
10 miles • 189 ft • 5 •
The trail starts at Kleine Scheidegg in front of Eiger, Moench & Jungfrau. The first part is a gentle...
26 miles • 5,109 ft • 1 •
But that's not all the highlights yet: Starting with a nice, long and easy ascent, which becomes very...
Photos of Grindelwald Mountain Bike
Videos of Grindelwald Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Waldspitz Shortcut | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Waldspitz Trail | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Bachaplsee-Waldspitz B | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Snow Cover Partial | Kiwifritz | ||
| Bachaplsee-Waldspitz A | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Variable | Kiwifritz | ||
| Connection Waldspitz | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Waldspitz First Section | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Sumpfenweg | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 29, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Grosse Scheidegg Road | Oct 26, 2026 @ 12:20pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 26, 2026 | Unknown | Kiwifritz | ||
| Dry Creek | Oct 26, 2026 @ 12:20pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 26, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Undren Loichbiel | Oct 26, 2026 @ 12:20pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 26, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwifritz | add | report | activity #106821043 and 6 more | Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm Oct 29, 2026 |
| Kiwifritz | add | report | activity #106648717 and 3 more | Oct 26, 2026 @ 1:40pm Oct 26, 2026 |
| ambolo | add | photo | activity #105979106 and 5 more | Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:31am Oct 16, 2026 |
| Kiwifritz | add | report | activity #105974468 and 3 more | Oct 16, 2026 @ 1:08am Oct 16, 2026 |
| Kiwifritz | vote | skillpark | activity #105927617 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 7:51am Oct 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Like a dream for all-mountain biker, good... | Jul 15, 2025 @ 12:56am Jul 15, 2025 | ||
| report | Dieser Trail ist laut Einheimische verboten | Jun 18, 2025 @ 9:00am Jun 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun trail but gets difficult to follow the... | Aug 8, 2024 @ 11:08am Aug 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | More scenic option but some gravelly uphill... | Jul 23, 2024 @ 11:53am Jul 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | A lot of pushing uphill involved. We started... | Jul 23, 2024 @ 11:47am Jul 23, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails35 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k385 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge36 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k461 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge46 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Grindelwald Ride | skill park | Grindelwald | |
| ChalliPark | skill park | Grindelwald |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 59 | 70 miles | 28,383 ft | 38 miles | 6,394 ft | #1,423 | #15 | 125 | 301 | 8 | 3,389 | |
| E-Bike | 54 | 65 miles | 25,856 ft | 34 miles | 5,335 ft | #618 | #36 | 13 | 289 | 3 | 754 | |
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 29 miles | 1,972 ft | 6 miles | 4,639 ft | #495 | #12 | 36 | 227 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3 miles | 43 ft | 2,073 ft | 1,480 ft | #488 | #30 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 59 | 73 miles | 29,980 ft | 40 miles | 6,394 ft | #1,077 | #23 | 7 | 299 | 2,628 | ||
| Trail Running | 59 | 73 miles | 29,980 ft | 40 miles | 6,394 ft | #854 | #17 | 298 | 248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Grindelwald?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Grindelwald are:
- Flat Track (4.5/5)
- Scheidegg-Derby S4 (4.2/5)
- G-Ride Park (4.2/5)
- WoodyChipsy (4.2/5)
- Bachaplsee-Waldspitz B (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Grindelwald?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Grindelwald are:
- August (94 activities)
- July (70 activities)
- June (48 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Grindelwald?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Grindelwald. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Grindelwald?
The longest trail in Grindelwald is Tschuggen at 3.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Grindelwald?
The best hiking trails in Grindelwald are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Grindelwald?
The best trail running trails in Grindelwald are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Grindelwald?
Grindelwald has a total of 62 trails. Of those, 59 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Grindelwald to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grindelwald?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Grindelwald is Grosse Scheidegg-First with 564 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Grindelwald?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Grindelwald is Tschuggen with 2,466 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Grindelwald?
Grindelwald supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Grindelwald?
The following bike services are available in Grindelwald:
- Accommodation (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Grindelwald?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Grindelwald is Eigertrail Intro II with an average grade of 5.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Grindelwald?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Grindelwald are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Grindelwald?
The overall region status for Grindelwald is Clear / Green. Out of 49 trails:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Grindelwald?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Grindelwald:
- Ideal: 8 trails
- Snow Cover Partial: 1 trail
- Variable: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Grindelwald?
Yes, Grindelwald supports e-bike riding. There are 53 trails in Grindelwald that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Grindelwald?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Grindelwald are: View all mountain biking routes in Grindelwald.
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What type of bike is most common in Grindelwald?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Grindelwald are:
- AM (57 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Grindelwald?
The highest summit in Grindelwald is Eiger at 12,910 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Grindelwald?
The most popular Strava segments in Grindelwald are:
- Grosse Scheidegg-Hotel Wetterhorn DH (20,353 athletes)
- Birchisegg (11,473 athletes)
- Im Obren Loichbiel Climb (11,431 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Grindelwald?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Grindelwald. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Grindelwald?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Grindelwald. View all adaptive trails in Grindelwald for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Grindelwald?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Grindelwald are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Grindelwald?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Grindelwald are:
- WoodyChipsy (4.7/5)
- Grindelwald, Valley (5/5)
- Flat Track (4.8/5)
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