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4,203 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-595 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
-589 ft
Altitude change
2,055 ft
Altitude min
2,643 ft
Altitude max
2,643 ft
Altitude start
2,054 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-52.4%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
3,960 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time

Galgenfels Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blauen
    Laufen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145898 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #167359 in Trail Running
    • #7015 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,716 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,699 in Trail Running
    • #187 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Galgenfels is a 1 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Laufen. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m black diamond climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Galgenfels Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Galgenfels located?
      Galgenfels is located in Blauen, Laufen, Switzerland. It is part of the Blauen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.44707, 7.42173.
      ▼ How hard is Galgenfels?
      Galgenfels is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Galgenfels?
      Galgenfels has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 595 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,055 ft to 2,643 ft.
      ▼ Is Galgenfels a point to point trail?
      Galgenfels is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Galgenfels?
      Galgenfels is 4,203 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Galgenfels?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Galgenfels. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Galgenfels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Galgenfels are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Galgenfels?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Galgenfels. The trail is 4,203 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Galgenfels?
      Galgenfels is a moderately popular trail. There have been 134 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 137 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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