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SaveKerns 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 and Nordic Skiing. Scenery includes alpine terrain. Common trail features include rock gardens, jumps and skinnies. Many trails are family friendly.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
32 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Hike
29 trails
- Trail Running
29 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
1 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 6
- 14
- 7
- 2
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 9, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 32
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 32
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 29
- Trails Trail Running
- 29
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,842 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,150 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,988 ft
- Reports
- 379
- Photos
- 127
- Completed Counter
- 2,028
Popular Kerns Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,923 ft • 87 ft • 139 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary with a 87 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 702 ft • 0 ft • 119 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,407 ft • 0 ft • 118 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. It features jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,427 ft • 0 ft • 115 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump, gap jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 958 ft • 0 ft • 113 •
Popular red difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features ladder bridge, rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 3,396 ft • 0 ft • 101 •
Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. It features other. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.7 • 1,070 ft • 0 ft • 98 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Kerns Mountain Bike Routes
13 miles • 2,210 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
Nice route from Wirzweli, where you can start with the cablecar to save some pedaling.
Photos of Kerns Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Heitletswald Trail | Aug 9, 2026 @ 12:44pm (Europe/Zurich) Aug 9, 2026 | Unknown | swisstrailMTB | ||
| I am speed | Jun 6, 2026 @ 10:04am (Europe/Zurich) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | klauskoenig | ||
| Arvgigrat | Jun 6, 2026 @ 10:04am (Europe/Zurich) Jun 6, 2026 | Snow Cover Partial | klauskoenig | ||
| Ächerli Trail Middle Part | May 23, 2026 @ 6:07pm (Europe/Zurich) May 23, 2026 | Ideal | Titanbox | ||
| Ächerli Trail Middle Part II | May 9, 2026 @ 8:34pm (Europe/Zurich) May 9, 2026 | Ideal | Titanbox | ||
| Cholwald Trail | Mar 8, 2026 @ 1:49pm (Europe/Zurich) Mar 8, 2026 | Dry | Titanbox | ||
| Weidli Trail | Mar 7, 2026 @ 12:44pm (Europe/Zurich) Mar 7, 2026 | Dry | Titanbox | ||
| Geisstritt l | Aug 9, 2025 @ 11:31am Aug 9, 2025 | Dry | Syncra | ||
| Ebnet-Trail | Jul 19, 2025 @ 10:45am Jul 19, 2025 | Ideal | frei | ||
| Ächerli Trail Wurzelweg | Jul 19, 2025 @ 10:45am Jul 19, 2025 | Ideal | frei |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SandrosUznOP | vote | trail | activity #106383369 and 1 more | Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:11am Oct 22, 2026 |
| SandrosUznOP | ridden | trail | activity #106383363 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:10am Oct 22, 2026 |
| mtbitzel | vote | trail | activity #105544939 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 11:39am Oct 9, 2026 |
| cryptex | wishlist | trail | activity #103435110 and 1 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 2:24pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| gaspode007 | ridden | trail | activity #103404494 and 1 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:34am Sep 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | 👍👌 | Nov 15, 2025 @ 8:32am Nov 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | Not really a single trail... No fun, no flow,... | Aug 7, 2025 @ 9:32am Aug 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tu ig cfvvvv | Jul 5, 2025 @ 3:40am Jul 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Please use the trail report feature for status... | Nov 25, 2024 @ 2:50pm Nov 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | Rockslide | Oct 6, 2024 @ 10:15am Oct 6, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k16 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge11 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k16 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge11 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 | 32 | 17 miles | 8,842 ft | 12 miles | 5,151 ft | #4,535 | #103 | 127 | 379 | 1 | 867 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 14 miles | 6,434 ft | 9 miles | 5,151 ft | #4,317 | #170 | 364 | 100 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 344 ft | 1 mile | 2,257 ft | #2,195 | #42 | 7 | ||||
| Hike | 29 | 16 miles | 8,402 ft | 11 miles | 5,151 ft | #5,778 | #139 | 363 | 140 | |||
| Trail Running | 29 | 16 miles | 8,402 ft | 11 miles | 5,151 ft | #5,782 | #137 | 363 | 7 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 1 mile | 312 ft | 4,757 ft | 279 ft | #321 | #7 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kerns?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kerns are:
- Ächerli Trail Wurzelweg (4.3/5)
- Leo-Trail (4.3/5)
- Ächerli Trail Middle Part (4.3/5)
- Teufi Trail (4.1/5)
- Ächerli Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Kerns?
Check the Kerns 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 Kerns?
The longest trail in Kerns is Cheselengstrüpf II at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kerns?
The best hiking trails in Kerns are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kerns?
The best trail running trails in Kerns are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Kerns?
Kerns has a total of 32 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kerns to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kerns?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kerns is Teufi Trail with 210 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kerns?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kerns is Cheselengstrüpf II with 1,452 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kerns?
Kerns supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kerns?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kerns is Arvigrat with an average grade of 10.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Kerns?
The overall region status for Kerns is Clear / Green. Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 19
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Kerns?
Yes, Kerns supports e-bike riding. There are 17 trails in Kerns 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 Kerns?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kerns are: View all mountain biking routes in Kerns.
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What is the highest summit in Kerns?
The highest summit in Kerns is Murmelchopf at 7,293 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kerns?
The most popular Strava segments in Kerns are:
- ächerli sprint steep side (2,419 athletes)
- Tannalp climb (1,271 athletes)
- Aecherli trail downhill advanced (674 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kerns?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kerns are:
- Ächerli Trail Middle Part
- Ächerli Trail Middle Part II
- Ächerli Trail Technicel Part
- Cholwald Trail
- Ebnet-Trail
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kerns?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kerns are:
- Teufi Trail (5/5)
- I am speed (4/5)
- Halten (0/5)
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