more stats
541 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:00:37
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
00:00:37
Avg time

Etzel Start Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Etzel
    Freienbach
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46127 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87065 in E-Biking
    • #129 in Trail Running
    • #10383 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,082 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #1,951 in E-Biking
    • #2 in Trail Running
    • #404 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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BermsJumps

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 221 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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on May 30, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.52 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      19 Ratings
      5 ★ 79%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      KrisSlowik
      Nice trail, but first time you will wonder where to go. It's definitely not blue. They're steep sections with a lot of roots. Avoid when wet and ideally avoid weekends due hikers. Trail has some joint sections with hiker paths.
      Chesh21
      Nice trail but like the description says, watch out for walkers coming up.
      tkaszuba
      Strange little trail. The beginning is meh but after that root carpet in the middle it has some very interesting technical sections. Difficult to follow even with a gps, super easy to wind up on the graveled hiking path that runs along side of it. Would ride again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,041 ft to 3,114 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Etzel Start?
      Etzel Start is 541 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Etzel Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Etzel Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Etzel Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Etzel Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Etzel Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Etzel Start. The trail is 541 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Etzel Start?
      Etzel Start is a very popular trail. There have been 1,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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