more stats
5,131 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-657 ft
Descent
00:19:03
Avg time
-629 ft
Altitude change
7,678 ft
Altitude min
8,327 ft
Altitude max
8,327 ft
Altitude start
7,697 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-81.4%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
3,468 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:19:03
Avg time

Illsee Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130094 in E-Biking
    • #12540 in Trail Running
    • #23725 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,359 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #5,100 in E-Biking
    • #656 in Trail Running
    • #1,002 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    June - October
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Singletrail vom Pas de L'Illsee bis zum Illseedamm, sehr steile, felsige und technische Abfahrt.
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Descente du Pas de L'Illsee au barrage de l'Illsee. Attention descente très raide et très technique.
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Singletrack from the Pas de L'Illsee to the Illsee dam, very steep, rocky and technical descent.

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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AlpineFaint trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Illsee Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:04pm (Europe/Zurich)
Sep 12, 2026
I did not find it the trail damaged..there are 2 Very short part more difficult. The second one is totally doable . The first one less . I did...
Sep 5, 2026 @ 10:45pm (Europe/Zurich)
Sep 5, 2026
There are a lot of loose rocks and erosion problems. At least two rock gardens that are not rideable
Jul 17, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jul 17, 2026
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Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:29pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 22, 2026
ok, trail changed past the winter... more rocks... danny mcskill level to clear 2 rock gardens.
Oct 19, 2025 @ 12:09pm (Europe/Zurich)
Oct 19, 2025
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on Sep 12, 2026
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to illsee trailhead (46.257790, 7.617620)

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      3:26 | 179 | Jun 22, 2026 , Leuk

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Illsee located?
      Illsee is located in Leuk, Switzerland. It is part of the Leuk trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.25779, 7.61762.
      ▼ How hard is Illsee?
      Illsee is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Illsee?
      Illsee has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 657 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,678 ft to 8,327 ft.
      ▼ How long is Illsee?
      Illsee is 5,131 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Illsee?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Illsee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Illsee?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Illsee are:
      • August (11 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Illsee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Illsee are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Illsee?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Illsee. The trail is 5,131 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Illsee?
      Illsee is a very popular trail. There have been 203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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