more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
369 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:16:55
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
2,238 ft
Altitude min
2,463 ft
Altitude max
2,238 ft
Altitude start
2,326 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
34.4%
Grade min
5,023 ft
Distance climb
3,914 ft
Distance down
525 ft
Distance flat
00:16:55
Avg time

Philosphen Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Garmisch Area
    Garmisch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #199639 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65235 in E-Biking
    • #52964 in Trail Running
    • #82842 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Simple trail useful for connecting various trails on and around the Wank. Popular with hikers so not recommended during peak times.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Popular hiking trail. Not advisable to ride on busy weekends or during the high season.

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Apr 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Philosphen located?
      Philosphen is located in Garmisch Area, Garmisch, Germany. It is part of the Garmisch Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.52478, 11.1197.
      ▼ How hard is Philosphen?
      Philosphen is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Philosphen?
      Philosphen has 369 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,238 ft to 2,463 ft.
      ▼ Is Philosphen a point to point trail?
      Philosphen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Philosphen?
      Philosphen is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Philosphen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Philosphen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Philosphen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Philosphen are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Philosphen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Philosphen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Philosphen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Philosphen. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Philosphen?
      Philosphen is a moderately popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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