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541 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:14:49
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
3,041 ft
Altitude min
3,114 ft
Altitude max
3,114 ft
Altitude start
3,041 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance down
00:14:49
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Etzel Start Details

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  • Riding Area
    Etzel
    Freienbach
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26829 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55404 in E-Biking
    • #854 in Trail Running
    • #1846 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

Tight singletrail with roots. Avoid weekends (too many hikers). Middle section is on the pilgrims path with many hikers. Lower section is partly shaped with some berms and drops.

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  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 182 rides
  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (19 votes)
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        Directions to etzel-start trailhead (47.173540, 8.772730)

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        11 miles • 2,465 ft • 10 • Loop •
        Exhaustive afterwork-loop with hefty uphill and progressive downhill. Needs time to dry after rain.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Etzel Start

        ▼ Where is Etzel Start located?
        Etzel Start is located in Etzel, Freienbach, Switzerland. It is part of the Etzel trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.17354, 8.77273.
        ▼ How hard is Etzel Start?
        Etzel Start is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Etzel Start?
        The trail has 22 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 927 m to 949 m.
        ▼ Is Etzel Start a point to point trail?
        Etzel Start is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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