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2,725 ft
Distance
-140 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
792 ft
Altitude min
931 ft
Altitude max
931 ft
Altitude start
792 ft
Altitude end
-5.12%
Grade
-12.267%
Grade max
-0.939%
Grade min
2,658 ft
Distance down
67 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
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Märchenwald Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Verviers
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45228 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130704 in Trail Running
    • #123810 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2014

Fun, easy trail with some roots trough the woods

Access Info

Coming from Aachen after big roadcross Rue d'aix turn left. Here does the trail start

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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        Directions to marchenwald trailhead (50.735749, 6.016903)
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        Jan 26, 2010 @ 7:31am
        Jan 26, 2010

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        Märchenwald - Aachener Wald
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        0:55 | 240 | Aug 23, 2022 , Verviers

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        Good technical parts, nice flow and some jumps :)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Märchenwald

        ▼ Where is Märchenwald located?
        Märchenwald is located in Verviers, Belgium. It is part of the Verviers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.73575, 6.0169.
        ▼ How hard is Märchenwald?
        Märchenwald is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.12%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Märchenwald?
        The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 792 ft to 931 ft.
        ▼ Is Märchenwald a point to point trail?
        Märchenwald is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Märchenwald?
        Märchenwald is 2,725 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Märchenwald?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Märchenwald. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Märchenwald?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Märchenwald are:
        • July (17 activities)
        • October (10 activities)
        • April (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Märchenwald? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Märchenwald are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Märchenwald?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Märchenwald. The trail is 2,725 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Märchenwald?
        Märchenwald is a very popular trail. There have been 1,432 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,372 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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