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2,198 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-353 ft
Altitude change
7,448 ft
Altitude min
7,802 ft
Altitude start
7,448 ft
Altitude end
-16.1%
Grade
-53.3%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
1,877 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
18 Switchbacks Details
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Riding AreaSaas-Fee Saastal
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
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- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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18 Switchbacks is a 670 m less popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Saas-Fee. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary.
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Directions to 18-switchbacks trailhead
(46.119740, 7.959730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18 Switchbacks
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Where is 18 Switchbacks located?
18 Switchbacks is located in Saas-Fee Saastal, Saas-Fee, Switzerland. It is part of the Saas-Fee Saastal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.11974, 7.95973.
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How hard is 18 Switchbacks?
18 Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 16.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for 18 Switchbacks?
18 Switchbacks has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,448 ft to 7,802 ft.
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Is 18 Switchbacks a point to point trail?
18 Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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