more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-963 ft
Descent
00:18:14
Avg time
-956 ft
Altitude change
3,823 ft
Altitude min
4,779 ft
Altitude max
4,779 ft
Altitude start
3,822 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-66.5%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:18:14
Avg time

Orenwald Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glarus Süd
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #222498 in E-Biking
    • #376298 in Trail Running
    • #148683 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,970 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #7,883 in E-Biking
    • #8,372 in Trail Running
    • #3,763 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Nicht zu schwer das schwierigste sind die Kurven eine ist unfahrbar ausser du nimmst die neu erbaute Abkürzung. Sie sieht sehr steil aus ist aber besser als die Kurve.

Access Info

man kann von Braunwald, vom Grotzi und vom Gumen über den Knügrat zum einstieg gelangen.

Tags
Faint trail

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Orenwald Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2025 @ 1:26pm
Sep 7, 2025
Nov 9, 2024 @ 9:11am
Nov 9, 2024
 One cable across the trail on face hight, be careful.
May 20, 2024 @ 8:53am
May 20, 2024
Oct 4, 2023 @ 10:48am
Oct 4, 2023
 partially humid in the morning. Really nice trail
May 29, 2023 @ 4:04am
May 29, 2023
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on Sep 7, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.8 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      eRBA3
      Tight switchbacks, some a bit exposed. Really fun trail. Not a blue one tho, would rate red or black.
      Kenin
      kurven wurden entschärft, einige Abkürzungen gebaut...
      jetzt alles fahrbar.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Orenwald located?
      Orenwald is located in Glarus Süd, Switzerland. It is part of the Glarus Süd trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.96122, 9.01388.
      ▼ How hard is Orenwald?
      Orenwald is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orenwald?
      Orenwald has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 963 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,823 ft to 4,779 ft.
      ▼ Is Orenwald a point to point trail?
      Orenwald is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Orenwald?
      Orenwald is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orenwald?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Orenwald. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orenwald?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orenwald are:
      • October (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Orenwald?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Orenwald. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Orenwald?
      Orenwald is a very popular trail. There have been 43 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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