more stats
3,238 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-890 ft
Descent
00:11:41
Avg time
-888 ft
Altitude change
2,054 ft
Altitude min
2,942 ft
Altitude max
2,942 ft
Altitude start
2,054 ft
Altitude end
-27.4%
Grade
-78.9%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
3,136 ft
Distance down
00:11:41
Avg time

Balken Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eggberge
    Altdorf UR
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #244400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #233875 in E-Biking
    • #182286 in Trail Running
    • #34628 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,816 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #8,352 in E-Biking
    • #4,575 in Trail Running
    • #1,569 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

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AI Generated Description

Balken is a 987 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Altdorf UR. This hike primary trail. It features other. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Balken located?
      Balken is located in Eggberge, Altdorf UR, Switzerland. It is part of the Eggberge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.88353, 8.6677.
      ▼ How hard is Balken?
      Balken is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 27.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balken?
      Balken has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 890 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,054 ft to 2,942 ft.
      ▼ How long is Balken?
      Balken is 3,238 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balken?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Balken. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Balken? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balken are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Balken?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Balken. The trail is 3,238 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Balken?
      Balken is a moderately popular trail. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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