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2,680 ft
Distance
-373 ft
Descent
3,372 ft
High Point
-373 ft
Altitude change
2,999 ft
Altitude min
3,372 ft
Altitude start
2,999 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-58.5%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
2,680 ft
Distance down

Chapfenstein Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mels
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26043 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92548 in E-Biking
    • #240828 in Trail Running
    • #248106 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Chapfenstein is a 817 m less popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Mels. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Chapfenstein Trail Reports

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Jun 16, 2026 @ 6:10pm (Europe/Zurich)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chapfenstein located?
      Chapfenstein is located in Mels, Switzerland. It is part of the Mels trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.04616, 9.38809.
      ▼ How hard is Chapfenstein?
      Chapfenstein is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chapfenstein?
      The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,999 ft to 3,372 ft.
      ▼ Is Chapfenstein a point to point trail?
      Chapfenstein is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chapfenstein?
      Chapfenstein is 2,680 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chapfenstein?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chapfenstein. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chapfenstein?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chapfenstein are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Chapfenstein? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chapfenstein are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Chapfenstein?
      Chapfenstein is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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