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2.2 miles
Distance
564 ft
Climb
-327 ft
Descent
00:27:37
Avg time
237 ft
Altitude change
6,453 ft
Altitude min
6,836 ft
Altitude max
6,587 ft
Altitude start
6,824 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-44.7%
Grade max
43.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,809 ft
Distance down
938 ft
Distance flat
00:27:37
Avg time

Grosse Scheidegg-First Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #148697 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113944 in E-Biking
    • #6069 in Trail Running
    • #26540 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,788 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,845 in E-Biking
    • #319 in Trail Running
    • #1,162 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Nice crossing singletrack, nice view, some small tech parts, mostly easy.

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on Oct 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      zugerrider zugerrider
      Definitely recommend edge times like early in the morning or after five o'clock.
      crisotop crisotop
      Wouldn’t recommend in high season during the day, way too many “hikers”

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grosse Scheidegg-First located?
      Grosse Scheidegg-First is located in Grindelwald, Switzerland. It is part of the Grindelwald trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.66483, 8.09582.
      ▼ How hard is Grosse Scheidegg-First?
      Grosse Scheidegg-First is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grosse Scheidegg-First?
      Grosse Scheidegg-First has 564 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,453 ft to 6,836 ft.
      ▼ Is Grosse Scheidegg-First a point to point trail?
      Grosse Scheidegg-First is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grosse Scheidegg-First?
      Grosse Scheidegg-First is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grosse Scheidegg-First?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grosse Scheidegg-First. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grosse Scheidegg-First? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grosse Scheidegg-First are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grosse Scheidegg-First?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Grosse Scheidegg-First. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grosse Scheidegg-First?
      Grosse Scheidegg-First is a very popular trail. There have been 329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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