more stats
584 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:00:51
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
1,433 ft
Altitude min
1,505 ft
Altitude max
1,505 ft
Altitude start
1,433 ft
Altitude end
-12.199%
Grade
-17.565%
Grade max
-2.813%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance down
45 ft
Distance flat
00:00:51
Avg time

Hightower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100892 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149251 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,764 in Mountain Biking · Germany [+]
    • #5,994 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Short but great and only for the brave ;-)
All chicken ways are left around the obstacles.
Get in the line and speed up for the first double.
With this speed roll up the high tower drop (about 2m high).
After soft landing some Berms are waiting to keep your speed up high for the final gap jump.

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BermsDropsJumps

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  • Last: Mar 15, 2026
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Hightower Trail Reports

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Oct 16, 2026 @ 5:40pm (Europe/Berlin)
Oct 16, 2026
Completely overgrown. had to use Trailforks gos to find entry.
Nov 13, 2024 @ 6:25am
Nov 13, 2024
Overgrown vegetation
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on Oct 16, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hightower located?
      Hightower is located in Amberg, Germany. It is part of the Amberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.45866, 11.83617.
      ▼ How hard is Hightower?
      Hightower is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.199%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hightower?
      The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,433 ft to 1,505 ft.
      ▼ Is Hightower a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hightower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hightower?
      Hightower is 584 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hightower?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hightower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hightower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hightower. The trail is 584 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hightower?
      Hightower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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