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SaveHorgen trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Common trail features include jumps. Popular destinations include Horgenberg.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
17 trails
- E-Bike
13 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 24, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 23
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 17
- Trails E-Bike
- 13
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,412 ft
- Total Vertical
- 906 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,468 ft
- Reports
- 171
- Photos
- 25
- Completed Counter
- 1,166
Sub Regions
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Horgenberg
- 11
- 4
Popular Horgen Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,402 ft • 25 ft • 147 •
Several little trails alongside the Highway. some parts are green and black. The middle part has two small jumps, they work well. the trail runs in both directions, take care
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,947 ft • 36 ft • 83 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2,825 ft • 26 ft • 78 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 26 ft blue climb. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,455 ft • 148 ft • 73 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 2.3 • 2,372 ft • 52 ft • 59 •
Calm singletracks alongside the ridge leading to the famous hirzel pass.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,946 ft • 46 ft • 58 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 5.0 • 4,357 ft • 21 ft • 56 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Horgen Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Dunkelhölzli | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (Europe/Zurich) Oct 24, 2026 | Unknown | JoannehVqiqT | ||
| Horgenberg lV | Sep 25, 2026 @ 1:59pm (Europe/Zurich) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | tfritz80 | ||
| Waldweiher | Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:54pm (Europe/Zurich) Jul 29, 2026 | Dry | nashinoki | ||
| Banneg Shorty | Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:54pm (Europe/Zurich) Jul 29, 2026 | Dry | nashinoki | ||
| Geissau | Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:24am (Europe/Zurich) Mar 22, 2026 | Dry | days-on-trails IGMTBZug | ||
| Banneg | Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:24am (Europe/Zurich) Mar 22, 2026 | Ideal | days-on-trails IGMTBZug | ||
| Horgenberg lll | Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:24am (Europe/Zurich) Mar 22, 2026 | Dry | days-on-trails IGMTBZug | ||
| Horgenberg ll | Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:24am (Europe/Zurich) Mar 22, 2026 | Dry | days-on-trails IGMTBZug | ||
| Bergweiher | Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:24am (Europe/Zurich) Mar 22, 2026 | Dry | days-on-trails IGMTBZug | ||
| Änderholz | Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:24am (Europe/Zurich) Mar 22, 2026 | Ideal | days-on-trails IGMTBZug |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FranziskayoAOlq | wishlist | trail | activity #107400788 and 5 more | Nov 8, 2026 @ 12:10am 2 days |
| JoannehVqiqT | add | report | activity #106479845 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:45am Oct 24, 2026 |
| tfritz80 | add | report | activity #104545472 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 4:59am Sep 25, 2026 |
| 99Spokes | wishlist | region | activity #102474602 | Aug 27, 2026 @ 2:43pm Aug 27, 2026 |
| Suntrailer | add | report | activity #102053396 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 6:47am Aug 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Lower part, after the turn left, is overgrown | Sep 6, 2025 @ 9:58am Sep 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Holzschlagübereste... besser meiden bis in... | Mar 3, 2025 @ 6:51am Mar 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Holzschlagüberreste... besser meiden bis in... | Mar 3, 2025 @ 6:50am Mar 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Towards Zürich is for sure better | Jun 7, 2020 @ 2:04pm Jun 7, 2020 | ||
| trail | Its short with roots and stairs and yeah fun,... | Oct 13, 2019 @ 10:43am Oct 13, 2019 |
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Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 17 | 9 miles | 1,312 ft | 5 miles | 791 ft | #6,665 | #186 | 25 | 171 | 4,263 | ||
| E-Bike | 13 | 7 miles | 978 ft | 4 miles | 712 ft | #5,975 | #265 | 156 | 302 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 3 miles | 269 ft | 2 miles | 600 ft | #4,343 | #203 | 15 | 54 | |||
| Hike | 22 | 11 miles | 2,379 ft | 7 miles | 906 ft | #7,909 | #219 | 168 | 102 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 11 miles | 2,379 ft | 7 miles | 906 ft | #7,660 | #207 | 168 | 166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Horgen?
Horgen has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Horgen?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Horgen are:
- Kneebraker (4.1/5)
- Horgenberg ll (4/5)
- Geissau (3.8/5)
- Eggrain (3.7/5)
- Waldweiher (3.6/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Horgen?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Horgen are:
- May (63 activities)
- September (49 activities)
- June (49 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Horgen?
Check the Horgen trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Horgen?
The longest trail in Horgen is Hirzel at 1.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Horgen?
The best hiking trails in Horgen are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Horgen?
The best trail running trails in Horgen are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Horgen?
Horgen has a total of 23 trails. Of those, 17 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Horgen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Horgen?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Horgen is Schifflibrücke II with 45 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Horgen?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Horgen is Hirzel with 52 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Horgen?
Horgen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Horgen?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Horgen is Bergweiher with an average grade of 2.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Horgen?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Horgen. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Horgen?
The overall region status for Horgen is Clear / Green. Out of 21 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Horgen?
Yes, Horgen supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Horgen that allow e-bikes. 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 Horgen?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Horgen are:
- AM (4 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Horgen?
The highest summit in Horgen is Bürglenstutz at 910 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Horgen?
The most popular Strava segments in Horgen are:
- Last Trail Part to Gattikon (1,527 athletes)
- Top Trails (1,502 athletes)
- Horgenberg Trail 1a (1,476 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Horgen?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Horgen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Horgen?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Horgen are:
- Waldweiher (1/5)
- Eggrain (3/5)
- Horgenberg (2.3/5)
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