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2,520 ft
Distance
-427 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
-427 ft
Altitude change
551 ft
Altitude min
978 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
551 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
2,448 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time
Schwing Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaGlen Tanar
Aboyne -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2022
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Land OwnerGlen Tanar Estate
very technical trail, with loads of steep shoots and rock drops, roots and some off camber sections. enough to keep you awake
source: schwing
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 29.0 km avg distance
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- 65 rides
- Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Directions to schwing trailhead
(57.058220, -2.804820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Schwing
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Where is Schwing located?
Schwing is located in Glen Tanar, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glen Tanar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05822, -2.80482.
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How hard is Schwing?
Schwing is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17%.
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What is the elevation gain for Schwing?
The trail has 130 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 168 m to 298 m.
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Is Schwing a point to point trail?
Yes, Schwing is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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