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584 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:01:31
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
00:01:31
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Hightower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Amberg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109639 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Mar 15, 2026
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Nov 13, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hightower

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hightower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hightower are:
        • July (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hightower?
        The estimated time to ride Hightower is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 584 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Hightower?
        Hightower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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