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15.6 miles
Distance
2,055 ft
Climb
-2,051 ft
Descent
957 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
220 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-43.5%
Grade max
42.7%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Variation on the Braeval Loop that includes the climb up to the highland fault viewpoint.
Detailed Description
Braeval Loop (Viewpoint Version) is a 16 mile moderately popular red route located near Aberfoyle. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,055 ft with a max elevation of 957 ft then descends -2,051 ft.
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time2 hr 48 min
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Altitude min219 ft
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Altitude start220 ft
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Altitude end223 ft
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Climb2,055 ft
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Descent-2,051 ft
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Grade max-43.5%
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Grade min42.7%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
4 Reviews & Comments
Kathyhaddow
Fantastic route but watch out for idiot car drivers on the Forest Road- or go when it is closed to cars.
Some forestry felling going on above Loch Venachar which has a minor diversion in place. We did the route anti-clockwise so this was on our final section back to the Loch
Some forestry felling going on above Loch Venachar which has a minor diversion in place. We did the route anti-clockwise so this was on our final section back to the Loch
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Trails in Route
| 4,062 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,832 ft | |||||
| 2,474 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingRed
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Oct 26, 2025 @ 9:09am (Europe/London) Oct 26, 2025 | ||||
Oct 30, 2024 @ 8:16am Oct 30, 2024 | ||||
Oct 30, 2024 @ 8:16am Oct 30, 2024 | ||||
Oct 30, 2024 @ 8:14am Oct 30, 2024 |
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