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1.2 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-1,818 ft
Descent
00:37:14
Avg time
-1,816 ft
Altitude change
5,974 ft
Altitude min
7,790 ft
Altitude max
7,790 ft
Altitude start
5,974 ft
Altitude end
-27.5%
Grade
-99.8%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:37:14
Avg time

Gälmji Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brig-Glis
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #247038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #181478 in Trail Running
    • #176938 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,887 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #4,544 in Trail Running
    • #5,044 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Gälmji is a 2 km moderately popular black difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Brig-Glis. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.

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Alpine

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Gälmji Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2026 @ 3:01pm (Europe/Zurich)
Aug 13, 2026
 Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion) Almost impossible to ride
Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:53pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 20, 2026
Aug 10, 2025 @ 6:41am
Aug 10, 2025
 reporter Certain parts are quite erroded and washed out, which makes the trail even more difficult to ride, than it already is/was.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gälmji located?
      Gälmji is located in Brig-Glis, Switzerland. It is part of the Brig-Glis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.25996, 8.01398.
      ▼ How hard is Gälmji?
      Gälmji is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 27.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gälmji?
      Gälmji has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,818 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,974 ft to 7,790 ft.
      ▼ Is Gälmji a point to point trail?
      Gälmji is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gälmji?
      Gälmji is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gälmji?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gälmji. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gälmji?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gälmji are:
      • October (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gälmji? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gälmji are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gälmji?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Gälmji. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gälmji?
      Gälmji is a moderately popular trail. There have been 35 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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