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5,030 ft
Distance
422 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:21:42
Avg time
166 ft
Altitude change
2,961 ft
Altitude min
3,300 ft
Altitude max
3,065 ft
Altitude start
3,232 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-53.6%
Grade max
70.9%
Grade min
3,291 ft
Distance climb
1,663 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:21:42
Avg time

Pletscha Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ausserberg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #222318 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79449 in E-Biking
    • #93110 in Trail Running
    • #5445 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,338 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #1,431 in E-Biking
    • #2,301 in Trail Running
    • #111 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Pletscha is a 2 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ausserberg. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 129 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

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| Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pletscha located?
      Pletscha is located in Ausserberg, Switzerland. It is part of the Ausserberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.31597, 7.82675.
      ▼ How hard is Pletscha?
      Pletscha is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pletscha?
      Pletscha has 422 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,961 ft to 3,300 ft.
      ▼ Is Pletscha a point to point trail?
      Pletscha is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pletscha?
      Pletscha is 5,030 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pletscha?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pletscha. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pletscha? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pletscha are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pletscha?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Pletscha. The trail is 5,030 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pletscha?
      Pletscha is a very popular trail. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 117 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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