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4,482 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-209 ft
Descent
00:09:10
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
3,271 ft
Altitude min
3,448 ft
Altitude max
3,443 ft
Altitude start
3,271 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-50.8%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
2,451 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:09:10
Avg time

The Shelf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Berguedà
    Berga
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #130296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #217688 in E-Biking
    • #304800 in Trail Running
    • #345511 in Hiking
    • #49603 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #11,291 in Mountain Biking · Spain [+]
    • #49,379 in E-Biking
    • #32,172 in Trail Running
    • #34,686 in Hiking
    • #1,963 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Beautiful fairly flat singletrail high above the valley. Can be biked uphill to connect to The Waterfall or downhill to connect to the Avia trail.

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Waterfall

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  • Last: Feb 2, 2026
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on Dec 13, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Shelf located?
      The Shelf is located in El Berguedà, Berga, Spain. It is part of the El Berguedà trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.07576, 1.79761.
      ▼ How hard is The Shelf?
      The Shelf is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Shelf?
      The Shelf has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,271 ft to 3,448 ft.
      ▼ Is The Shelf a point to point trail?
      The Shelf is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Shelf?
      The Shelf is 4,482 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Shelf?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Shelf. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Shelf? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Shelf are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Shelf?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride The Shelf. The trail is 4,482 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Shelf?
      The Shelf is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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