more stats
4,170 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-1,154 ft
Descent
00:16:37
Avg time
-1,145 ft
Altitude change
5,962 ft
Altitude min
7,107 ft
Altitude max
7,107 ft
Altitude start
5,961 ft
Altitude end
-27.5%
Grade
-91.6%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
3,842 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:16:37
Avg time

Schweifinen Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zermatt - Matterhorn
    Zermatt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #317500 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129761 in E-Biking
    • #18785 in Trail Running
    • #39971 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #8,049 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #5,066 in E-Biking
    • #1,031 in Trail Running
    • #1,790 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Schweifinen is a 1 km less popular red difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Zermatt. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace

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Alpine

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Schweifinen Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Schweifinen located?
      Schweifinen is located in Zermatt - Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. It is part of the Zermatt - Matterhorn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.03186, 7.74592.
      ▼ How hard is Schweifinen?
      Schweifinen is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 27.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schweifinen?
      Schweifinen has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 352 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,817 m to 2,166 m.
      ▼ Is Schweifinen a point to point trail?
      Schweifinen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Schweifinen?
      Schweifinen is 1.3 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schweifinen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Schweifinen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Schweifinen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Schweifinen are:
      • July (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Schweifinen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schweifinen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schweifinen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Schweifinen. The trail is 1.3 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schweifinen?
      Schweifinen is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 90 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 90 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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