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2,725 ft
Distance
-140 ft
Descent
00:02:47
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
00:02:47
Avg time

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
    #57394 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307709 in Trail Running
    • #298121 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #238 in Mountain Biking · Belgium [+]
    • #949 in Trail Running
    • #472 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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  • 1 rides
  • 27.6 km average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 30.0 km avg distance
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  • 236 rides
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on Apr 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      0:55 | 256 | Aug 23, 2022 , Verviers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • May (26 activities)
      • April (21 activities)
      • June (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 3 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 1,483 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,423 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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