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SaveLichtensteig 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 and E-Biking. Scenery includes meadows. Popular destinations include Köbelisberg.
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- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Hike
30 trails
- Trail Running
30 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 22, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 30
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 30
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 30
- Trails Trail Running
- 30
- Total Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,550 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,733 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,744 ft
- Reports
- 19
- Completed Counter
- 180
Sub Regions
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Köbelisberg
- 2
- 17
Popular Lichtensteig Mountain Biking Trails
• 40 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 112 ft • 18 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 112 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 2,706 ft • 38 ft • 11 •
Schöner Singletrail welcher hauptsächlich abwärts Spass macht. Kann aber auch aufwärts gefahren werden. Die ersten Meter sind eher etwas Anspruchsvoll. Aufwärts muss dort geschoben werden. (ca. 100 Meter) Danach sehr schneller...
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 712 ft • 59 ft • 9 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 4,833 ft • 31 ft • 9 •
Relativ einfach zu fahrender Wurzeltrail. Ca. in der Mitte, nach der zweiten Einfahrt in den Wald, hat es eine kurze, steile Abfahrt, welche im Sommer sehr staubig (rutschig) ist. Achtung: unten scharf rechts abbiegen. Am Ende führt...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,988 ft • 14 ft • 9 •
Steiniger und spassiger Trail nach Wattwil. Wenn sehr Trocken eher rutschig.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,925 ft • 49 ft • 8 •
Zu Beginn führt der Weg leicht abfallend über eine Wiese. Sobald man in den Wald kommt wechselt der Untergrund zu einer Mischung aus Nagelfluh, Waldboden und Kies/Schotter. Nach der schmalen Brücke über den Bach, steigt der...
• 60 ★ 2.0 • 3,523 ft • 187 ft • 7 •
Trail mit Teils exponierten Stellen in Steil abfallenden Gelände. Zurzeit noch einige vom letzten Sturm gefällte Baumstämme im Trail.
• 65 ★ 2.5 • 3,537 ft • 145 ft • 6 •
Gemütlicher Trail welcher unter anderem zum Aufstieg zum Köbelisberg genutzt werden kann.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Waldschwiltrail | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:55am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| Smooth | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:53am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| Köbelisberg to Wasserfluh | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:51am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| Känzeli | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:51am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| KB 3 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:51am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| KB 2 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:51am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| KB 1 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:51am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| Climb if you can | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:48am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| Access Road to Köbelisberg | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:48am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf | ||
| Access Road to Köbelisberg | Dec 6, 2023 @ 7:48am Dec 6, 2023 | Snow Packed | marc84 Dielsdorf |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagoosi | vote | trail | activity #101172957 and 2 more | Aug 10, 2026 @ 8:55am Aug 10, 2026 |
| BikeOliver | ridden | trail | activity #93920013 | May 2, 2026 @ 11:04pm May 2, 2026 |
| zugerrider | update | trail | activity #81371347 and 2 more | Sep 29, 2025 @ 11:41am Sep 29, 2025 |
| zugerrider | update | trail | activity #81217126 | Sep 27, 2025 @ 10:56am Sep 27, 2025 |
| zugerrider | update | trail | activity #79199297 | Aug 29, 2025 @ 1:54pm Aug 29, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k35 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge6 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k35 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 awarded -
Descent 100k 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 | 30 | 14 miles | 6,549 ft | 8 miles | 1,732 ft | #10,346 | #411 | 19 | 879 | |||
| E-Bike | 22 | 11 miles | 3,730 ft | 5 miles | 1,732 ft | #5,978 | #267 | 15 | 50 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 823 ft | 1 mile | 1,555 ft | #4,887 | #261 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 151 ft | 1,253 ft | 1,371 ft | #4,900 | #262 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 30 | 14 miles | 6,549 ft | 8 miles | 1,732 ft | #7,558 | #207 | 19 | 22 | |||
| Trail Running | 30 | 14 miles | 6,549 ft | 8 miles | 1,732 ft | #7,793 | #210 | 19 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lichtensteig?
Lichtensteig 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 Lichtensteig?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lichtensteig are:
- Köblisberg (4/5)
- KB 1 (4/5)
- Aewiler Downhill (4/5)
- Känzeli (4/5)
- Köbeli (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Lichtensteig?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Lichtensteig are:
- May (9 activities)
- June (7 activities)
- August (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Lichtensteig?
Check the Lichtensteig 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 Lichtensteig?
The longest trail in Lichtensteig is Waldschwiltrail at 1.0 mile. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lichtensteig?
The best hiking trails in Lichtensteig are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lichtensteig?
Lichtensteig has a total of 30 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lichtensteig to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lichtensteig?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lichtensteig is Köblisberg with 283 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lichtensteig?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lichtensteig is Känzeli with 699 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lichtensteig?
Lichtensteig supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lichtensteig?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lichtensteig is Climb if you can with an average grade of 21.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Lichtensteig?
The overall region status for Lichtensteig is Clear / Green. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 12
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Can I ride an ebike in Lichtensteig?
Yes, Lichtensteig supports e-bike riding. There are 13 trails in Lichtensteig 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 Lichtensteig?
The highest summit in Lichtensteig is Eppenberg at 2,628 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lichtensteig?
The most popular Strava segments in Lichtensteig are:
- koebelisberg last push (523 athletes)
- Parkplatz - Köbeli (447 athletes)
- ruine rüdberg Dh (150 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lichtensteig?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lichtensteig are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lichtensteig?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lichtensteig are:
- KB 2 (3/5)
- Ruine Rüdberg (3/5)
- Aewiler Downhill (4/5)
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