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SaveKandersteg 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, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include HÖH Trails and Boulders.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
28 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Gravel Bike
5 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Hike
27 trails
- Trail Running
27 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 31, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 28
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 27
- Trails Trail Running
- 27
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,333 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,952 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,807 ft
- Reports
- 47
- Photos
- 58
- Completed Counter
- 851
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HÖH Trails and Boulders
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Popular Kandersteg Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 492 ft • 4 ft • 60 •
DE: Kurzer, spassiger Trail Abschnitt kurz vor der Talstation Luftseilbahn Kandersteg-Sunnbüel / EN: Short, fun trail section just before the Kandersteg- cable car valley station
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1,804 ft • 0 ft • 12 •
Short but fun. A good starter or dessert. Yummy trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,201 ft • 0 ft • 10 •
Great scenic ride on premium gravel. The beginning ist a bit exposed, then it flows.
• 5 ★ 4.4 • 3,177 ft • 69 ft • 8 •
A single trail with a view. After a smooth start you face some technical parts with switchbacks and steps.
• 5 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 37 ft • 8 •
Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.3 • 1,109 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Short but fun. A good starter or dessert. Yummy trail.
• 5 ★ 4.8 • 3,169 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Short easy but fast single trail in the oeschiwald. loos gravel, bridges and Steps. nice to ride a few times in a row
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 916 ft • 5 • • hike
Parts of a trail are super exposed and dangerous in wet. Middle section has ladders and cords which must be passed on foot. You can push a bike or attach it to the backpack. Overall, if it's dry and you are ok to carry your bike on a...
Photos of Kandersteg Mountain Bike
Videos of Kandersteg Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnbuel Freeride | Aug 31, 2026 @ 9:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 31, 2026 | Wet | Kiwifritz |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Ledi ShortTrail | Aug 31, 2026 @ 9:32am (Europe/Zurich) Aug 31, 2026 | Ideal | Kiwifritz | ||
| Luftseilbahn Kandersteg-Sunnbüel | Jul 9, 2021 @ 3:46am Jul 9, 2021 | Very Dry | matherj | ||
| Pano Trail | Apr 4, 2021 @ 7:53am Apr 4, 2021 | Dry | danielkatzenaug | ||
| Meri Swag | Apr 2, 2020 @ 8:57am Apr 2, 2020 | Dry | EZS | ||
| ARA Uphill | Sep 28, 2017 @ 10:07am Sep 28, 2017 | Unknown | MARIOHARI | ||
| Riseti Trail | Sep 28, 2017 @ 10:07am Sep 28, 2017 | Dry | MARIOHARI | ||
| Prattels Trail | Sep 28, 2017 @ 10:07am Sep 28, 2017 | Wet | MARIOHARI | ||
| Bütschels Trail | Sep 28, 2017 @ 10:07am Sep 28, 2017 | Variable | MARIOHARI |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwifritz | add | report | activity #102765181 and 1 more | Aug 31, 2026 @ 10:43am Aug 31, 2026 |
| entrechats | wishlist | trail | activity #102738955 | Aug 31, 2026 @ 1:08am Aug 31, 2026 |
| paraenggu | add | report | activity #102692646 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:05am Aug 30, 2026 |
| paraenggu | checkin | trail | activity #102692631 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:05am Aug 30, 2026 |
| Zulumatata | add | report | activity #102069959 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 9:26am Aug 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Nicely build trail! Some of the jumps are big... | Jun 27, 2025 @ 11:20pm Jun 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | OSM digital elevation model is not very... | Mar 11, 2025 @ 6:46pm Mar 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | I have done this trail by foot. Note that the... | Aug 21, 2024 @ 2:52am Aug 21, 2024 | ||
| trail | Beautiful trail but wood steps inside from the... | Oct 7, 2020 @ 2:45am Oct 7, 2020 | ||
| trail | Unfortunately there are there now lots of... | Oct 7, 2020 @ 2:43am Oct 7, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k64 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k104 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge12 awarded -
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 | 28 | 21 miles | 13,953 ft | 13 miles | 4,951 ft | #4,294 | #92 | 58 | 46 | 677 | ||
| E-Bike | 10 | 10 miles | 4,039 ft | 4 miles | 4,465 ft | #3,893 | #149 | 33 | 41 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 6 miles | 653 ft | 1 mile | 1,709 ft | #1,069 | #25 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 6 miles | 653 ft | 1 mile | 1,709 ft | #1,436 | #49 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 27 | 20 miles | 13,051 ft | 13 miles | 4,951 ft | #4,416 | #95 | 41 | 1,155 | |||
| Trail Running | 27 | 20 miles | 13,051 ft | 13 miles | 4,951 ft | #4,426 | #96 | 41 | 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Kandersteg
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What are the best places to ride in Kandersteg?
Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kandersteg are:
- Riseti Trail (4.3/5)
- Vita Trail (4.3/5)
- Üschene Trail (4.2/5)
- Sunnbuel Freeride (4.2/5)
- Pano Trail (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Kandersteg?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Kandersteg. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Kandersteg?
The longest trail in Kandersteg is Sunnbuel Freeride at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kandersteg?
The best hiking trails in Kandersteg are:
- Staldi
- Feisterwald
- Lötschenpass - Gasteretal 4
- Lötschenpass - Gasteretal 2
- Lötschenpass - Gasteretal 1
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How many trails are in Kandersteg?
Kandersteg has a total of 29 trails. Of those, 28 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kandersteg to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kandersteg?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kandersteg is Staldi with 1,330 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kandersteg?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kandersteg is Sunnbuel Freeride with 2,252 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kandersteg?
Kandersteg supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kandersteg?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kandersteg is Staldi with an average grade of 61.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Kandersteg?
The overall region status for Kandersteg is Clear / Green. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 10
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Kandersteg?
Yes, Kandersteg supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Kandersteg that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Kandersteg?
The highest summit in Kandersteg is Wyssi Frau at 11,818 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kandersteg?
The most popular Strava segments in Kandersteg are:
- scrubs to bridge (796 athletes)
- kurven marathon (770 athletes)
- got flow? (705 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Kandersteg?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Kandersteg. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Kandersteg.
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What trails are closed in Kandersteg?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Kandersteg. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 10
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kandersteg?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Kandersteg. View all adaptive trails in Kandersteg for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kandersteg?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kandersteg are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kandersteg?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kandersteg are:
- Feisterwald (0/5)
- Meri Swag (4/5)
- Schwarzbach to Kander (0/5)
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