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1,568 ft
Distance
-224 ft
Descent
2,001 ft
High Point
-224 ft
Altitude change
1,778 ft
Altitude min
2,001 ft
Altitude start
1,778 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
1,568 ft
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Balm Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sachseln
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #303462 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #236268 in E-Biking
    • #13518 in Trail Running
    • #19279 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,525 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #8,524 in E-Biking
    • #722 in Trail Running
    • #784 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Balm is a 478 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sachseln. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Balm located?
      Balm is located in Sachseln, Switzerland. It is part of the Sachseln trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.86454, 8.24549.
      ▼ How hard is Balm?
      Balm is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balm?
      The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,778 ft to 2,001 ft.
      ▼ Is Balm a point to point trail?
      Balm is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Balm?
      Balm is 1,568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balm?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Balm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Balm?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Balm are:
      • October (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Balm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balm are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Balm?
      Balm is a moderately popular trail. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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