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764 ft
Distance
-189 ft
Descent
00:00:39
Avg time
-189 ft
Altitude change
2,746 ft
Altitude min
2,937 ft
Altitude max
2,935 ft
Altitude start
2,746 ft
Altitude end
-24.7%
Grade
-73.8%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:00:39
Avg time

Chälu Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Varen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112195 in E-Biking
    • #181968 in Trail Running
    • #37800 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #560 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,724 in E-Biking
    • #4,563 in Trail Running
    • #1,696 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Chälu Trail is a 233 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Varen. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chälu Trail located?
      Chälu Trail is located in Varen, Switzerland. It is part of the Varen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.32182, 7.60688.
      ▼ How hard is Chälu Trail?
      Chälu Trail is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 24.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chälu Trail?
      The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,746 ft to 2,937 ft.
      ▼ Is Chälu Trail a point to point trail?
      Chälu Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chälu Trail?
      Chälu Trail is 764 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chälu Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chälu Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chälu Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chälu Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chälu Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Chälu Trail. The trail is 764 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chälu Trail?
      Chälu Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 193 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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