more stats
3,655 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-495 ft
Descent
00:06:29
Avg time
-451 ft
Altitude change
5,823 ft
Altitude min
6,281 ft
Altitude max
6,274 ft
Altitude start
5,823 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-47.1%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
535 ft
Distance climb
2,864 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:06:29
Avg time

Altstafel Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Obergoms
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125766 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76893 in E-Biking
    • #164484 in Trail Running
    • #161704 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,125 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Altstafel is a 1 km moderately popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Obergoms. This hike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

| Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace

Tags
Alpine

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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on Jul 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Altstafel located?
      Altstafel is located in Obergoms, Switzerland. It is part of the Obergoms trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.53602, 8.32986.
      ▼ How hard is Altstafel?
      Altstafel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 12.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Altstafel?
      Altstafel has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 495 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,823 ft to 6,281 ft.
      ▼ How long is Altstafel?
      Altstafel is 3,655 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Altstafel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Altstafel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Altstafel?
      Altstafel is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access Altstafel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Altstafel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Altstafel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Altstafel. The trail is 3,655 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Altstafel?
      Altstafel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 80 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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