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5,056 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-456 ft
Descent
00:07:52
Avg time
-353 ft
Altitude change
6,410 ft
Altitude min
6,777 ft
Altitude max
6,763 ft
Altitude start
6,411 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-63.8%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
1,457 ft
Distance climb
3,488 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:07:52
Avg time

Bachalp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    41.02,114
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81927 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89079 in E-Biking
    • #356620 in Trail Running
    • #336395 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,828 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #2,104 in E-Biking
    • #7,990 in Trail Running
    • #7,921 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May to October
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

1,5 km langer Alpen-Singletrail, der die Ortsteile Oberu und Bachalp verbindet. Vorsicht, in der Nähe von Bachalp gibt es eine Murmeltierkolonie (langsamer).
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1.5 km long Alpine Singletrack linking the hamlets of Oberu and Bachalp. Beware, there is a colony of marmots near Bachalp (slow down).
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Singletrail Alpin de 1,5 km reliant les hameaux de Oberu et Bachalp. Attention aux marmottes avant l'arrivée sur Bachalp (ralentir).

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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  • 1 rides
  • 40 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 92 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Directions to bachalp trailhead (46.343360, 7.674720)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bachalp located?
      Bachalp is located in Leuk, Switzerland. It is part of the Leuk trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.34336, 7.67472.
      ▼ How hard is Bachalp?
      Bachalp is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bachalp?
      Bachalp has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 456 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,410 ft to 6,777 ft.
      ▼ Is Bachalp a point to point trail?
      Bachalp is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bachalp?
      Bachalp is 5,056 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bachalp?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bachalp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bachalp?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bachalp are:
      • August (22 activities)
      • July (16 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bachalp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bachalp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bachalp?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bachalp. The trail is 5,056 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bachalp?
      Bachalp is a very popular trail. There have been 485 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 464 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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