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2,362 ft
Distance
-489 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
-490 ft
Altitude change
1,876 ft
Altitude min
2,366 ft
Altitude max
2,366 ft
Altitude start
1,877 ft
Altitude end
-20.8%
Grade
-73.6%
Grade max
-7%
Grade min
2,362 ft
Distance down
00:04:08
Avg time

Lower Babylon Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pfiiffegg
    Galgenen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62756 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10185 in E-Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Lower Babylon is a 720 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Galgenen. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 18, 2025 @ 5:54pm
Jul 18, 2025
 Tree blocking trail in lower part, hard to pass with bike
Sep 29, 2024 @ 5:33am
Sep 29, 2024
Jul 21, 2023 @ 1:07am
Jul 21, 2023
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 4, 2023 @ 7:10am
Jul 4, 2023
Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:08am
Oct 28, 2022
 Momentan viel Laub! Cooler Trail mit vielen Wurzeln.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Babylon

        ▼ Where is Lower Babylon located?
        Lower Babylon is located in Pfiiffegg, Galgenen, Switzerland. It is part of the Pfiiffegg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.16522, 8.87357.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Babylon?
        Lower Babylon is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 20.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Babylon?
        The trail has 489 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,876 ft to 2,366 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Babylon a point to point trail?
        Lower Babylon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Babylon?
        Lower Babylon is 2,362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Babylon?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Babylon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Babylon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Babylon are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Babylon?
        The estimated time to ride Lower Babylon is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Babylon?
        Lower Babylon is a moderately popular trail. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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