more stats
2,612 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-415 ft
Descent
00:10:08
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
6,757 ft
Altitude min
7,107 ft
Altitude max
7,101 ft
Altitude start
6,759 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-88.8%
Grade max
57.3%
Grade min
390 ft
Distance climb
2,139 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:10:08
Avg time

Obra Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Niklaus
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #299733 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #240370 in E-Biking
    • #13753 in Trail Running
    • #4942 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,371 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #8,798 in E-Biking
    • #732 in Trail Running
    • #88 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

Part of the hiking trail toward Jungtal.

MTB: A fast and flowy section when riding downhill. Expect to push your bike when heading uphill.

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FlowyHike-a-bike

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Obra Upper located?
      Obra Upper is located in St. Niklaus, Switzerland. It is part of the St. Niklaus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.19714, 7.78889.
      ▼ How hard is Obra Upper?
      Obra Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Obra Upper?
      Obra Upper has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 415 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,757 ft to 7,107 ft.
      ▼ Is Obra Upper a point to point trail?
      Obra Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Obra Upper?
      Obra Upper is 2,612 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Obra Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Obra Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Obra Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Obra Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Obra Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Obra Upper. The trail is 2,612 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Obra Upper?
      Obra Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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