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4,052 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:05:00
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
310 ft
Altitude max
286 ft
Altitude start
245 ft
Altitude end
-0.996%
Grade
-14.999%
Grade max
19.112%
Grade min
1,318 ft
Distance climb
1,951 ft
Distance down
751 ft
Distance flat
00:05:00
Avg time

Essersbos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63964 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28655 in E-Biking
    • #107403 in Trail Running
    • #298686 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #299 in Mountain Biking · Belgium [+]
    • #187 in E-Biking
    • #439 in Trail Running
    • #475 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    België

Pittige singletrack in het bos dat Essers wilde omtoveren tot industriezone, niet dus.
Gelegen langs de vaste mtb route Genk.
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 231 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Essersbos Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to essersbos trailhead (50.998680, 5.461490)

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      Esersbos Winterslag
      mtb
      2:41 | 618 | Aug 28, 2019 , Hasselt

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      jerrep jerrep
      Trail is kapot gereden, veel kuilen waardoor er weinig flow overschiet jammer genoeg.
      hottubtrailmachine
      One of the better trails in the neighborhood

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Essersbos located?
      Essersbos is located in Winterslag - Waterschei, Hasselt, Belgium. It is part of the Winterslag - Waterschei trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.99868, 5.46149.
      ▼ How hard is Essersbos?
      Essersbos is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.996%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Essersbos?
      Essersbos has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 310 ft.
      ▼ Is Essersbos a point to point trail?
      Essersbos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Essersbos?
      Essersbos is 4,052 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Essersbos?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Essersbos. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Essersbos? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Essersbos are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Essersbos?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Essersbos. The trail is 4,052 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Essersbos?
      Essersbos is a very popular trail. There have been 1,939 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,883 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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