Kienjoch Upper Mountain Biking Trail

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1.7 miles

Distance

3 ft

Climb

-1,782 ft

Descent

00:49:54

Avg time

-1,781 ft

Altitude change

4,562 ft

Altitude min

6,343 ft

Altitude max

6,343 ft

Altitude start

4,564 ft

Altitude end

-19.6%

Grade

-115.7%

Grade max

2.8%

Grade min

118 ft

Distance climb

2 miles

Distance down

00:49:54

Avg time

Kienjoch Upper Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Ammergauer Alpen Area
Oberammergau
Difficulty Rating

Proline Rate
Local Popularity
85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#69451 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #32360 in E-Biking
- #48802 in Trail Running
- #50455 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM
Direction

Downhill Only
Popular In Reverse
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Alpine Trail

Yes
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1

Technical trail starting from the Kienjoch peak. Shortly after the start, there is a very difficult, steep section with loose rock. This is one of the hardest sections of the trail. After this difficult section, the trail becomes somewhat narrow and exposed for a little while, then starts descending the north side in a series of switchbacks where the ability to do an alpine flick of the back wheel really helps. There are a few extremely difficult sequences of multiple switchbacks with only about a bike length between each switchback. This is the other really hard part of the trail. After the switchbacks the trail becomes flowy for a while and then enters the forest where there are some fairly difficult, rooty and rocky sections, more or less all rideable until the end. Overall a fun and interesting trail with a variety of terrains and challenging sections.

Access Info

There is no forest road up to summit of the Kienjoch. The bike must be pushed/carried up one of the hiking trails to the peak.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

1 rides
12 miles avg distance

All

7 rides
Last: Jul 21, 2026

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Kienjoch Upper Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Sep 7, 2024 @ 3:00pm Sep 7, 2024
	Oct 2, 2021 @ 1:14am Oct 2, 2021
	Nov 13, 2020 @ 10:41am Nov 13, 2020	Good conditions. The ground is a bit hard and frozen in the north facing part which is almost always in the shade at this time of year.
	Jun 6, 2020 @ 4:52pm Jun 6, 2020	Bottom was still wet.