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2,953 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
3,459 ft
High Point
-39 ft
Altitude change
3,415 ft
Altitude min
3,459 ft
Altitude start
3,419 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
679 ft
Distance climb
1,841 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat

Chapfensee Details

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  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #13512 in Hiking [+]
    • #234610 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Chapfensee is a 900 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mels. This hike primary trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chapfensee

        Where is Chapfensee located?
        Chapfensee is located in Mels, Switzerland. It is part of the Mels trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.04738, 9.38663.
        How hard is Chapfensee?
        Chapfensee is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Chapfensee?
        Chapfensee has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,415 ft to 3,459 ft.
        How long is Chapfensee?
        Chapfensee is 2,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Chapfensee?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chapfensee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Chapfensee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chapfensee are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Chapfensee?
        Chapfensee is a very popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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