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1.5 miles
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-1,195 ft
Descent
00:15:08
Avg time
-1,160 ft
Altitude change
7,491 ft
Altitude min
8,684 ft
Altitude max
8,684 ft
Altitude start
7,526 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-80.1%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
896 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:15:08
Avg time

Glaciara Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bettmeralp
  • Ref Number
    #132
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1241 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17296 in E-Biking
    • #63290 in Trail Running
    • #82404 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No

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Glaciara is a highly rated 2 km popular red difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Bettmeralp. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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Best riding experience early in the morning or late afternoon. Full of hikers at lunch time!

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 202 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Glaciara Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 8:37am (Europe/Zurich)
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:13am (Pacific/Midway)
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Jul 4, 2026 @ 10:23am (Europe/Zurich)
Jul 4, 2026
 good, only some loose rocks
Jun 19, 2026 @ 8:58am (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 18, 2026
 Two very small snow fields left
Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:18pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 14, 2026
 First short section snow covered but can be easily bypassed
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on Jul 29, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.39 (18 votes)
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        Directions to glaciara trailhead (46.410400, 8.076720)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Glaciara

        ▼ Where is Glaciara located?
        Glaciara is located in Bettmeralp, Switzerland. It is part of the Bettmeralp trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.4104, 8.07672.
        ▼ How hard is Glaciara?
        Glaciara is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 14.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glaciara?
        Glaciara has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,491 ft to 8,684 ft.
        ▼ Is Glaciara a point to point trail?
        Glaciara is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Glaciara?
        Glaciara is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glaciara?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Glaciara. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Glaciara? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glaciara are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Glaciara?
        The estimated time to ride Glaciara is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Glaciara?
        Glaciara is a very popular trail. There have been 684 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 731 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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