more stats
1,033 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
5,857 ft
Altitude min
5,981 ft
Altitude max
5,981 ft
Altitude start
5,856 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-34.8%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance down
00:01:15
Avg time

Gsäss Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zermatt - Matterhorn
    Zermatt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93882 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115760 in E-Biking
    • #140059 in Trail Running
    • #102675 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,141 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,978 in E-Biking
    • #2,887 in Trail Running
    • #3,050 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Gsäss is a highly rated 315 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Zermatt. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 49.1 km average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 35.3 km avg distance
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  • 89 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.33 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gsäss located?
      Gsäss is located in Zermatt - Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. It is part of the Zermatt - Matterhorn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.00902, 7.74895.
      ▼ How hard is Gsäss?
      Gsäss is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 12%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gsäss?
      The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,857 ft to 5,981 ft.
      ▼ Is Gsäss a point to point trail?
      Gsäss is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gsäss?
      Gsäss is 1,033 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gsäss?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gsäss. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gsäss?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gsäss are:
      • August (23 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gsäss? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gsäss are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gsäss?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Gsäss. The trail is 1,033 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gsäss?
      Gsäss is a very popular trail. There have been 671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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