more stats
4,209 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-830 ft
Descent
00:07:54
Avg time
-826 ft
Altitude change
2,243 ft
Altitude min
3,070 ft
Altitude max
3,070 ft
Altitude start
2,244 ft
Altitude end
-19.6%
Grade
-80.7%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
4,078 ft
Distance down
00:07:54
Avg time

Runca Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valle di Muggio
    Mendrisio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58554 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91868 in E-Biking
    • #28187 in Trail Running
    • #39219 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,325 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #2,370 in E-Biking
    • #1,452 in Trail Running
    • #1,770 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year long
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Rocky and flowy single trail with some switchbacks; fun to ride.

Access Info

From Roncapiano (Valle di Muggio road last village)

Tags
Alpine

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 79 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Runca Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 3:53pm (Europe/Zurich)
Sep 26, 2026
La pianta caduta è stata rimossa. Alcuni tratti con qualche detrito, altri un po' scavati dall'acqua.
Jun 27, 2026 @ 4:42pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 27, 2026
La pianta caduta è ancora lì, ma non dà problemi
Jun 6, 2026 @ 1:04pm (Europe/Vaduz)
Jun 6, 2026
reporter
May 1, 2026 @ 4:18pm (Europe/Zurich)
May 1, 2026
Una pianta caduta facilmente superabile. Alcuni tratti presentano un po' di detriti, comunque trail sempre divertente!
Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:14am (Europe/Vaduz)
Apr 27, 2026
Un paio di piante sul sentiero, facilmente aggirabili.
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Status:
on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.45 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to runca trailhead (45.912800, 9.032620)

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      Jul 23, 2024 @ 1:20pm
      Jul 23, 2024

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      2:05 | 446 | Jun 22, 2021 , Mendrisio

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Runca located?
      Runca is located in Valle di Muggio, Mendrisio, Switzerland. It is part of the Valle di Muggio trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.9128, 9.03262.
      ▼ How hard is Runca?
      Runca is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Runca?
      Runca has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 830 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,243 ft to 3,070 ft.
      ▼ Is Runca a point to point trail?
      Runca is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Runca?
      Runca is 4,209 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Runca?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Runca. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Runca?
      Runca is best visited during: All year long.
      ▼ How do I access Runca? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Runca are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Runca?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Runca. The trail is 4,209 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Runca?
      Runca is a very popular trail. There have been 356 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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