more stats
2,717 ft
Distance
-332 ft
Descent
2,393 ft
High Point
-332 ft
Altitude change
2,060 ft
Altitude min
2,393 ft
Altitude start
2,060 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-97.2%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
2,497 ft
Distance down

Bitterwald Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glarus Nord
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73184 in E-Biking
    • #68488 in Trail Running
    • #246110 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

Bitterwald is a 828 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Glarus Nord. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 11 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bitterwald located?
      Bitterwald is located in Glarus Nord, Switzerland. It is part of the Glarus Nord trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.12022, 9.11345.
      ▼ How hard is Bitterwald?
      Bitterwald is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bitterwald?
      The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,060 ft to 2,393 ft.
      ▼ Is Bitterwald a point to point trail?
      Bitterwald is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bitterwald?
      Bitterwald is 2,717 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bitterwald?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bitterwald. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bitterwald? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bitterwald are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Bitterwald?
      Bitterwald is a moderately popular trail. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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