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2.6 miles
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-1,322 ft
Descent
00:44:49
Avg time
-1,264 ft
Altitude change
2,949 ft
Altitude min
4,214 ft
Altitude max
4,214 ft
Altitude start
2,949 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-54.7%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,867 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
869 ft
Distance flat
00:44:49
Avg time
Giessenbach Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAmmergauer Alpen Area
Garmisch -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Single trail running parallel to the Giessenbach. Many sections are moderate, but due to a lack of use and erosion, as well as the sometimes sketchy, off-camber aspect of the trail, there are parts that are unrideable and must be pushed. The lower half is easier than the upper part. There are some exposed parts as well. This is mainly here for informational purposes if you are coming from Giessenbach Sattel or down Notkarspitz and thinking about trying this trail.
Access Info
From Giessenbach Sattel or continue from Notkarspitz
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 0 rides
- Last: Aug 23, 2026
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(47.541730, 11.065810)
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3 Reviews & Comments
Eaf1G4
First quarter is nice and fun (S1). Last quarter too. The whole middle section is mostly for hikers, took me a while…
Hardtail82
Quite fun as you ride down in and out of the riverbed you follow.
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