more stats
2,825 ft
Distance
-585 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-585 ft
Altitude change
1,587 ft
Altitude min
2,172 ft
Altitude max
2,172 ft
Altitude start
1,588 ft
Altitude end
-20.7%
Grade
-48.9%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
2,825 ft
Distance down
00:04:34
Avg time

Kanal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kočevje
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62687 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39739 in E-Biking
    • #347495 in Trail Running
    • #341283 in Hiking
    • #5244 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #268 in Mountain Biking · Slovenia [+]
    • #102 in E-Biking
    • #275 in Trail Running
    • #299 in Hiking
    • #14 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump

Kanal was one of the first trails in our neck of the woods. For the most part in follows the path of the gully and that is also where it got its name. At the bottom it joins the trail Home again.

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AlpineJumps

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  • 29 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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on Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.45 (8 votes)
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      Directions to kanal trailhead (45.615480, 14.867920)
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      7:32 | 503 | Nov 10, 2020 , Kočevje
      4.7 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 13%
      3 ★ 13%
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      zocknroll zocknroll
      Some minor rocky parts on upper section, but no biggie. Mostly flowy riding.
      janezdejak
      Whe you finish the Kanal, you can continue to Spet doma trail to go right at the end
      janezdejak
      Trail is in great condition, very dry right now, good grip

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kanal located?
      Kanal is located in Kočevje, Slovenia. It is part of the Kočevje trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.61548, 14.86792.
      ▼ How hard is Kanal?
      Kanal is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kanal?
      The trail has 585 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,587 ft to 2,172 ft.
      ▼ How long is Kanal?
      Kanal is 2,825 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kanal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kanal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kanal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kanal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kanal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Kanal. The trail is 2,825 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kanal?
      Kanal is a moderately popular trail. There have been 454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 570 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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