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3,474 ft
Distance
-613 ft
Descent
00:40:39
Avg time
-613 ft
Altitude change
3,881 ft
Altitude min
4,494 ft
Altitude max
4,494 ft
Altitude start
3,881 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade
-81.7%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
3,474 ft
Distance down
00:40:39
Avg time
Schafkopf Upper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGarmisch Area
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (6 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
The trail begins on the Schafkopf peak and the difficulties quickly begin with a series of tight and difficult switchbacks. A few of the moves in the beginning could be considered double black, or even unrideable (in particular a super tight, super steep, S turn). After the trail enters the forest, there are many difficult, technical, off camber rooty and rocky sections which require good balance and bike control, including some tight, rough switchbacks. The trails gets a little easier towards the end.
Access Info
Fireroad to Giessenbachsattel
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 5 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 20 rides
- Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Directions to schafkopf-upper trailhead
(47.544130, 11.090500)
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erwinheeres
The switchbacks at the top of the trail definitely are of a double black diamond grade.
larry81541
Changed to single black diamond due to difficulty votes, though admittedly there are a few individual double black spots in the upper part.
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