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1,001 ft
Distance
-249 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
2,929 ft
Altitude min
3,178 ft
Altitude max
3,178 ft
Altitude start
2,930 ft
Altitude end
-24.9%
Grade
-52.7%
Grade max
-7.1%
Grade min
1,001 ft
Distance down
00:00:55
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hirschberg
    Altstätten
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13759 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15928 in E-Biking
    • #135783 in Trail Running
    • #129517 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is a 305 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Altstätten. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hirschberg-DH-Alternative

        ▼ Where is Hirschberg-DH-Alternative located?
        Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is located in Hirschberg, Altstätten, Switzerland. It is part of the Hirschberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.35231, 9.49874.
        ▼ How hard is Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,929 ft to 3,178 ft.
        ▼ Is Hirschberg-DH-Alternative a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is 1,001 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hirschberg-DH-Alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hirschberg-DH-Alternative are:
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        The estimated time to ride Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 1,001 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Hirschberg-DH-Alternative?
        Hirschberg-DH-Alternative is a very popular trail. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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