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3,143 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-196 ft
Altitude change
5,203 ft
Altitude min
5,399 ft
Altitude start
5,203 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
2,073 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat

Rickmettlen Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alpnach
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50870 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73611 in E-Biking
    • #233941 in Trail Running
    • #92093 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Rickmettlen is a 958 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Alpnach. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rickmettlen

        ▼ Where is Rickmettlen located?
        Rickmettlen is located in Alpnach, Switzerland. It is part of the Alpnach trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.96074, 8.16889.
        ▼ How hard is Rickmettlen?
        Rickmettlen is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rickmettlen?
        Rickmettlen has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,203 ft to 5,402 ft.
        ▼ Is Rickmettlen a point to point trail?
        Rickmettlen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rickmettlen?
        Rickmettlen is 3,143 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rickmettlen?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rickmettlen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Rickmettlen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rickmettlen are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Rickmettlen?
        Rickmettlen is a moderately popular trail. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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