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3,474 ft
Distance
-613 ft
Descent
00:30:24
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
00:30:24
Avg time

Schafkopf Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Garmisch Area
    Garmisch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47864 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47789 in E-Biking
    • #98456 in Trail Running
    • #111422 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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.

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Fireroad to Giessenbachsattel

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 28, 2026
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Schafkopf Upper Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 5:12pm (Europe/Berlin)
Jul 12, 2026
Feb 1, 2026 @ 5:54pm (Europe/Berlin)
Feb 1, 2026
lots of snowy and wet parts, pretty sketchy and difficult to ride
Dec 1, 2024 @ 11:47pm
Dec 1, 2024
The trail is free of snow and the upper section dry. After the hairpin section - when the trail enters the forest - it becomes more slippery.
May 10, 2024 @ 12:29am
May 10, 2024
Apr 13, 2024 @ 12:55am
Apr 13, 2024
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on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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        Directions to schafkopf-upper trailhead (47.544130, 11.090500)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schafkopf Upper

        Where is Schafkopf Upper located?
        Schafkopf Upper is located in Garmisch Area, Garmisch, Germany. It is part of the Garmisch Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.54413, 11.0905.
        How hard is Schafkopf Upper?
        Schafkopf Upper is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 17.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Schafkopf Upper?
        The trail has 613 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,881 ft to 4,494 ft.
        Is Schafkopf Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Schafkopf Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Schafkopf Upper?
        Schafkopf Upper is 3,474 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Schafkopf Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Schafkopf Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Schafkopf Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Schafkopf Upper are:
        • January (3 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Schafkopf Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schafkopf Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Schafkopf Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Schafkopf Upper. The trail is 3,474 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Schafkopf Upper?
        Schafkopf Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 95 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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