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4,327 ft
Distance
-743 ft
Descent
00:12:16
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
00:12:16
Avg time

Gornergrat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zermatt - Matterhorn
    Zermatt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154467 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108351 in E-Biking
    • #88249 in Trail Running
    • #63519 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,926 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,426 in E-Biking
    • #2,237 in Trail Running
    • #2,395 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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AI Generated Description

Gornergrat is a highly rated 1 km less popular black difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Zermatt. Riders describe it as faint trail. 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 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

2025 NO Transport by Gornergrat Bahn anymore

Disclaimer

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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AlpineFaint trail

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Gornergrat Trail Reports

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on Aug 26, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      7:36 | 815 | Aug 6, 2021 , Zermatt
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      30:21 | 486 | Jan 28, 2021 , Zermatt

      Routes with this trail

      27
      Bike tour Gornergrat Classic (Nr. 1)
      ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 63 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
      (Deutsche Übersetzung unten / Traduction Française ci-dessous) Bike tour Gornergrat Classic (Nr. 1) Take...
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      fekko fekko
      It’s really quite a piece of work now, but the view is stunning and the upper part with huge rocks is amazing. Due to the fact that you can choose where you want to go from a really broad variety of lines, the loads of tourists are not a problem at all but serve as nice audience for a little show off 😆
      HugoyLR9ga
      A lot of big rock but it look like more like a tough red.
      ggb3089
      From summer 2020 the Gornergrat Bahn will transport mountain bikes from 16.00 hrs. In the late afternoon, you can take advantage of the free track on the trails and ideally make a sunset tour out of it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Gornergrat?
      Gornergrat is 4,327 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gornergrat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gornergrat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gornergrat?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gornergrat are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gornergrat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gornergrat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gornergrat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Gornergrat. The trail is 4,327 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gornergrat?
      Gornergrat is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 528 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 507 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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