more stats
3,825 ft
Distance
1,286 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:58:32
Avg time
1,266 ft
Altitude change
4,685 ft
Altitude min
5,951 ft
Altitude max
4,685 ft
Altitude start
5,951 ft
Altitude end
33.1%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
124.8%
Grade min
3,337 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:58:32
Avg time

Federispitz Access Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schänis
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86961 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148571 in Trail Running
    • #140929 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Hike-a-Bike
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes

This is the shortest access Trail to the famous Federispitz. 400 Meters of continuous hiking with the Bike on your back.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Federispitz Access Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2025 @ 10:01pm (Europe/Zurich)
Sep 21, 2025
 very steep! ...know how to carry your bike.
Jun 10, 2023 @ 2:40am
Jun 10, 2023
May 29, 2022 @ 8:52am
May 29, 2022
 99% dry, no more snow
May 13, 2022 @ 10:58pm
May 13, 2022
 There are a couple of snow fields left in the last third of the climb. Because of the snowmelt, a lot of the trail is very muddy und slippery. I...
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      1 Review & Comments

      pascalbetz
      viel tragen/schieben im steilen gelände. gut, wenn man die abfahrt danach toll findet :-)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Federispitz Access located?
      Federispitz Access is located in Schänis, Switzerland. It is part of the Schänis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.16147, 9.09756.
      ▼ How hard is Federispitz Access?
      Federispitz Access is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 33.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Federispitz Access?
      Federispitz Access has 1,286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,685 ft to 5,951 ft.
      ▼ Is Federispitz Access a point to point trail?
      Yes, Federispitz Access is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
      ▼ How long is Federispitz Access?
      Federispitz Access is 3,825 ft long. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Federispitz Access?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Federispitz Access. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Federispitz Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Federispitz Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Federispitz Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 58 minutes to ride Federispitz Access. The trail is 3,825 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Federispitz Access?
      Federispitz Access is a very popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 58 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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