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4,327 ft
Distance
-743 ft
Descent
00:16:20
Avg time
-743 ft
Altitude change
9,130 ft
Altitude min
9,873 ft
Altitude max
9,873 ft
Altitude start
9,131 ft
Altitude end
-17.2%
Grade
-48.6%
Grade max
4,285 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:16:20
Avg time

Gornergrat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zermatt - Matterhorn
    Zermatt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32428 in E-Biking
    • #48864 in Trail Running
    • #36925 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Gornergrat is a highly rated 1 km moderately popular black difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Zermatt. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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2025 NO Transport by Gornergrat Bahn anymore

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Trail Etiquette: -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace

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        Directions to gornergrat trailhead (45.983850, 7.776640)

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        youtuber Zermatt Gornergrat
        22:22 | 72 | Sep 16, 2021 , Zermatt
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        Bike tour Gornergrat Classic (Nr. 1)
        ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 63 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
        Classic (Nr. 1) Bahn up to the . Before heading off on the bike trail, take in the breathtaking views of...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gornergrat

        ▼ Where is Gornergrat located?
        Gornergrat is located in Zermatt - Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. It is part of the Zermatt - Matterhorn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.98385, 7.77664.
        ▼ How hard is Gornergrat?
        Gornergrat is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gornergrat?
        The trail has 743 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,130 ft to 9,873 ft.
        ▼ Is Gornergrat a point to point trail?
        Gornergrat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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