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SaveKippel 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 and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes alpine terrain. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Lötschental.
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- Mountain Bike
58 trails
- E-Bike
51 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Hike
57 trails
- Trail Running
57 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 7
- 20
- 17
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 14, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 58
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 58
- Trails E-Bike
- 51
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 57
- Trails Trail Running
- 57
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 21,666 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,690 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,829 ft
- Reports
- 643
- Photos
- 26
- Completed Counter
- 3,362
Sub Regions
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Lötschental
- 7
- 20
- 17
- 2
Popular Kippel Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 374 ft • 218 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 374 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 997 ft • 22 ft • 208 •
Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 22 ft green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 630 ft • 19 ft • 165 •
Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 19 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 646 ft • 0 ft • 149 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 400 ft • 128 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 400 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,480 ft • 73 ft • 128 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 73 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.8 • 5,276 ft • 37 ft • 87 • • hike
Moderately popular red difficulty alpine singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 37 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
Kippel Mountain Bike Routes
Bietschhorn Bike #145 Featured
8 miles • 1,663 ft • 12 • Shuttled •
This varied tour with a view of the mighty Bietschhorn runs from Lauchernalp across several Lötschental...
★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 577 ft • 9 • Loop •
The route is closed until further notice. This route from Lauchernalp to Wiler is a pleasure for experts...
8 miles • 2,650 ft • 9 • Loop •
Wanderung von der Lauchernalp auf den Lötschenpass
Photos of Kippel Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Poupou28 | ridden | trail | activity #106109182 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:30am Oct 18, 2026 |
| nike-ch | difficultyvote | trail | activity #105880821 and 1 more | Oct 14, 2026 @ 11:09am Oct 14, 2026 |
| nike-ch | vote | trail | activity #105880810 and 1 more | Oct 14, 2026 @ 11:09am Oct 14, 2026 |
| nike-ch | add | report | activity #105863371 and 1 more | Oct 14, 2026 @ 6:20am Oct 14, 2026 |
| Pedromptorres | ridden | trail | activity #105739055 and 2 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 5:23am Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | chemin refait en 2025 | Jul 6, 2026 @ 3:51am Jul 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Amazing lower section of the trail with... | Aug 3, 2025 @ 5:26am Aug 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Continuation. of the upper. Great forest... | Aug 3, 2025 @ 5:24am Aug 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lovely enduro trail with everything you want.... | Aug 3, 2025 @ 5:23am Aug 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lovely techy red trail with several rock... | Aug 3, 2025 @ 5:21am Aug 3, 2025 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge1 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 | 58 | 40 miles | 21,667 ft | 26 miles | 4,692 ft | #3,156 | #51 | 26 | 643 | 3 | 324 | |
| E-Bike | 51 | 35 miles | 17,589 ft | 22 miles | 4,314 ft | #3,097 | #112 | 638 | 3 | 25 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 12 miles | 2,126 ft | 4 miles | 3,366 ft | #6,659 | #369 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 538 ft | 2 miles | 3,366 ft | #4,128 | #117 | 39 | ||||
| Hike | 57 | 39 miles | 21,247 ft | 25 miles | 4,692 ft | #3,916 | #72 | 640 | 1 | 147 | ||
| Trail Running | 57 | 39 miles | 21,247 ft | 25 miles | 4,692 ft | #3,960 | #78 | 640 | 1 | 67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kippel?
Kippel 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 Kippel?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kippel are:
- Netzbord (4.4/5)
- Trochni Stäge (4.4/5)
- Gmeinmatta (4.3/5)
- Hocku Trail (4.2/5)
- Scheenbiel (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Kippel?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Kippel. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Kippel?
The longest trail in Kippel is Restipass - Restialp 2 at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kippel?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kippel?
The best trail running trails in Kippel are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Kippel?
Kippel has a total of 58 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kippel to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kippel?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kippel is Alplighorn with 400 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kippel?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kippel is Hocku Trail with 1,779 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kippel?
Kippel supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kippel?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kippel is Horiläger climb with an average grade of 16%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kippel?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kippel. 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 Kippel?
The overall region status for Kippel is Clear / Green. Out of 50 trails:
- Clear / Green: 42
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Kippel?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Kippel:
- Dry: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Kippel?
Yes, Kippel supports e-bike riding. There are 36 trails in Kippel 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 Kippel?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kippel are: View all mountain biking routes in Kippel.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kippel?
The most popular Strava segments in Kippel are:
- Alptrophy Lötschental Stage Geheim 1 (940 athletes)
- BT Kreuzung bis Oberried (699 athletes)
- Alptrophy Lötschental Stage Geheim 2 (658 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Kippel?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Kippel. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 42
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kippel?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Kippel. View all adaptive trails in Kippel for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kippel?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kippel are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kippel?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kippel are:
- Underbächen (4/5)
- Sagenweg ll (3.4/5)
- Sagenweg lll (0/5)
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