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1.6 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-945 ft
Descent
00:13:24
Avg time
-928 ft
Altitude change
1,369 ft
Altitude min
2,298 ft
Altitude max
2,298 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-43%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:13:24
Avg time

Born Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    BikeRegion-Olten
    Olten
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31229 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2368 in E-Biking
    • #740 in Trail Running
    • #13948 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

nice downhill down to Olten City

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:18pm (Europe/Zurich)
Aug 29, 2026
 most of yesterdays hailstorm damages are cleared; however: small tree down in the upper part (you can lift or bunny-hop); big tree down in the...
Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:30pm (Europe/Zurich)
Aug 16, 2026
 fallen tree branch has been removed; all good
Aug 5, 2026 @ 8:51pm (Europe/Zurich)
Aug 5, 2026
 bigger tree branch down at the wooden jump; you can pass on the right side (watch your head)
Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:49pm (Europe/Zurich)
Aug 2, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:43pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 21, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Born Trail

        ▼ Where is Born Trail located?
        Born Trail is located in BikeRegion-Olten, Olten, Switzerland. It is part of the BikeRegion-Olten trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.3245, 7.88732.
        ▼ How hard is Born Trail?
        Born Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Born Trail?
        Born Trail has 5 m of elevation gain. The trail has 288 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 417 m to 700 m.
        ▼ Is Born Trail a point to point trail?
        Born Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Born Trail?
        Born Trail is 2.5 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Born Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Born Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Born Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Born Trail are:
        • March (7 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Born Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Born Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Born Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Born Trail. The trail is 2.5 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Born Trail?
        Born Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 690 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 722 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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