more stats
1,975 ft
Distance
-196 ft
Descent
00:02:12
Avg time
-196 ft
Altitude change
1,488 ft
Altitude min
1,687 ft
Altitude max
1,684 ft
Altitude start
1,490 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance climb
1,690 ft
Distance down
00:02:12
Avg time

Rütschlibach Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Uetliberg
    Zürich
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154613 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110068 in E-Biking
    • #150014 in Trail Running
    • #137797 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,932 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,550 in E-Biking
    • #2,995 in Trail Running
    • #3,594 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Nice little addition after the Leiterlitrail. Some jumps and a gnarly stairs section.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsJumpsStairs

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on May 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
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      3.4 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 13%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★ 13%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Tiez
      Its not a green trail if you ride the stairs section

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rütschlibach located?
      Rütschlibach is located in Uetliberg, Zürich, Switzerland. It is part of the Uetliberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.33169, 8.5102.
      ▼ How hard is Rütschlibach?
      Rütschlibach is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rütschlibach?
      The trail has 196 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,488 ft to 1,687 ft.
      ▼ Is Rütschlibach a point to point trail?
      Rütschlibach is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rütschlibach?
      Rütschlibach is 1,975 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rütschlibach?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rütschlibach. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rütschlibach? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rütschlibach are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rütschlibach?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rütschlibach. The trail is 1,975 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rütschlibach?
      Rütschlibach is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 253 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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