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633 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:00:27
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
6,488 ft
Altitude min
6,574 ft
Altitude max
6,574 ft
Altitude start
6,490 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
-6.9%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance down
00:00:27
Avg time
Driescht Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaZermatt - Matterhorn
Zermatt -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Driescht is a 193 m popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Zermatt. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace
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(46.008850, 7.709620)
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Where is Driescht located?
Driescht is located in Zermatt - Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. It is part of the Zermatt - Matterhorn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.00885, 7.70962.
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How hard is Driescht?
Driescht is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Driescht?
The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,488 ft to 6,574 ft.
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Is Driescht a point to point trail?
Driescht is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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