11.0 miles
Distance
2,465 ft
Climb
-2,458 ft
Descent
3,577 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
1,437 ft
Altitude min
1,437 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
-86.5%
Grade max
66.8%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,766 ft
Distance flat

Exhaustive afterwork-loop with hefty uphill and progressive downhill. Needs time to dry after rain.

This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

Detailed Description
Etzel is a 11 mile moderately popular red unsanctioned route located near Freienbach. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 2,465 ft with a max elevation of 3,577 ft then descends -2,458 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 30 min
  • Altitude min
    1,437 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,437 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,440 ft
  • Climb
    2,465 ft
  • Descent
    -2,458 ft
  • Grade max
    -86.5%
  • Grade min
    66.8%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,766 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Etzel trail
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Etzel trail
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