more stats
4,388 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-330 ft
Descent
00:09:03
Avg time
-291 ft
Altitude change
811 ft
Altitude min
1,102 ft
Altitude max
1,102 ft
Altitude start
811 ft
Altitude end
-6.625%
Grade
-30.144%
Grade max
35.926%
Grade min
290 ft
Distance climb
4,098 ft
Distance down
00:09:03
Avg time

Bahntrail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Verviers
  • AKA
    schmuglertrail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305853 in Trail Running
    • #129359 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #122 in Mountain Biking · Belgium [+]
    • #935 in Trail Running
    • #239 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    jan-dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

One of the longest trail in this area. In the beginning steep and it goes to flowy. there is a steep uphill on the trail. 1 roadgap.

Access Info

if you are coming from the three border point, take the first road to the right, than again to the right. after 700 meters turn left, and then to the right. here does the trail start

Tags
DropsFlowyJumps

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  • 42 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (11 votes)
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      Directions to bahntrail trailhead (50.740559, 6.014265)
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      Nov 9, 2018 @ 5:55am
      Nov 9, 2018

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      a Pretty nice day of Shred at 3 borders point...
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      10:39 | 456 | Jun 25, 2022 , Verviers

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      Good technical parts, nice flow and some jumps :)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bahntrail located?
      Bahntrail is located in Verviers, Belgium. It is part of the Verviers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.74056, 6.01427.
      ▼ How hard is Bahntrail?
      Bahntrail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.625%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bahntrail?
      Bahntrail has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 330 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 811 ft to 1,102 ft.
      ▼ Is Bahntrail a point to point trail?
      Bahntrail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bahntrail?
      Bahntrail is 4,388 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bahntrail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bahntrail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bahntrail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bahntrail are:
      • May (22 activities)
      • August (22 activities)
      • June (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bahntrail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bahntrail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bahntrail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bahntrail. The trail is 4,388 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bahntrail?
      Bahntrail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,698 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,593 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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