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1,647 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
2,216 ft
Altitude min
2,302 ft
Altitude max
2,302 ft
Altitude start
2,218 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,647 ft
Distance down
00:02:39
Avg time

Velryba Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36364 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #178 in Mountain Biking · Czech Republic
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown

Natural trail full of turns and rocks. Can be very fast If you dare. Trail ends with a Velryba (Whale), long steep and slippery rock.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 320 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
Status:
on Apr 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (32 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to velryba trailhead (50.276960, 17.169060)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Most Unique Trails I’ve Ever Seen | Rychleby...
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      10:46 | 34 | Oct 19, 2025 , Jeseník
      Velryba (Wieloryb) - czarna trasa na...
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      3:20 | 101 | Jul 22, 2024 , Jeseník
      Velryba MTB Trail Rychlebske Stezky 4K
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      2:08 | 164 | Oct 27, 2023 , Jeseník
      Rychlebské Stezky 2020 1. deň Wales,...
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      244 | Jul 16, 2020 , Jeseník

      Routes with this trail

      49 miles • 6,756 ft • 26 • Loop •
      All trails as of 2015 year in one ride, some of them repeated a few times.
      4.7 ★★★★★
      32 Ratings
      5 ★ 81%
      4 ★ 9%
      3 ★ 3%
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★ 3%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      marian75 marian75
      Love this trail. Ended rock is scary, but what's a satisfaction of riding it.
      bkxc bkxc
      Probably the trail I remember most of my trip to Czech Republic. Whale of a time!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Velryba located?
      Velryba is located in Rychlebské Stezky, Jeseník, Czech Republic. It is part of the Rychlebské Stezky trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.27696, 17.16906.
      ▼ How hard is Velryba?
      Velryba is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Velryba?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,216 ft to 2,302 ft.
      ▼ Is Velryba a point to point trail?
      Yes, Velryba is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Velryba?
      Velryba is 1,647 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Velryba?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Velryba. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Velryba? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Velryba are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Velryba?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Velryba. The trail is 1,647 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Velryba?
      Velryba is a very popular trail. There have been 2,618 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,959 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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