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1.1 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:12:33
Avg time
-79 ft
Altitude change
2,170 ft
Altitude min
2,320 ft
Altitude max
2,250 ft
Altitude start
2,172 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
2,129 ft
Distance climb
3,885 ft
Distance down
00:12:33
Avg time

Hirzel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horgenberg
    Horgen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #320210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #214971 in E-Biking
    • #355220 in Trail Running
    • #343585 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #8,232 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #7,329 in E-Biking
    • #7,955 in Trail Running
    • #8,019 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A nice singletrack alongside the natural reserve. The trail crosses the Zugerbergstrasse, take care, they drive really fast

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hirzel located?
      Hirzel is located in Horgenberg, Horgen, Switzerland. It is part of the Horgenberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.23018, 8.60727.
      ▼ How hard is Hirzel?
      Hirzel is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hirzel?
      Hirzel has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,170 ft to 2,320 ft.
      ▼ Is Hirzel a point to point trail?
      Hirzel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hirzel?
      Hirzel is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hirzel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hirzel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hirzel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hirzel are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hirzel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Hirzel. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hirzel?
      Hirzel is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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