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1,837 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-167 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
-152 ft
Altitude change
1,608 ft
Altitude min
1,760 ft
Altitude max
1,760 ft
Altitude start
1,608 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance climb
1,378 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time

Geissau Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horgenberg
    Horgen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105952 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138323 in E-Biking
    • #147412 in Trail Running
    • #295532 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,492 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #5,923 in E-Biking
    • #2,970 in Trail Running
    • #7,141 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The first part is narrow and rutty, don't go too fast because there are joggers and dog owners on that trail. The last party is even narrower and has a steep section. Not for beginners.

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on Mar 22, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      eOzbzl
      Lower part, after the turn left, is overgrown

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Geissau located?
      Geissau is located in Horgenberg, Horgen, Switzerland. It is part of the Horgenberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.27866, 8.55312.
      ▼ How hard is Geissau?
      Geissau is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Geissau?
      Geissau has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,608 ft to 1,760 ft.
      ▼ Is Geissau a point to point trail?
      Geissau is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Geissau?
      Geissau is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Geissau?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Geissau. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Geissau?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Geissau are:
      • April (10 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Geissau? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Geissau are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Geissau?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Geissau. The trail is 1,837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Geissau?
      Geissau is a very popular trail. There have been 165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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