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1.1 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-1,150 ft
Descent
00:16:18
Avg time
-1,142 ft
Altitude change
2,270 ft
Altitude min
3,412 ft
Altitude max
3,412 ft
Altitude start
2,270 ft
Altitude end
-68.057%
Grade max
5.65%
Grade min
382 ft
Distance climb
5,202 ft
Distance down
00:16:18
Avg time

Farchanter Steig Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Garmisch Area
    Garmisch
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16508 in E-Biking
    • #49637 in Trail Running
    • #51183 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    March-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Fast Singletrail, flow with technical sections

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm (Europe/Berlin)
Apr 11, 2026
perfect conditions, all clear. always wet where the mountain spring flows onto the trail.
May 10, 2025 @ 10:25am
May 10, 2025
All clear. Erosion is making some parts rougher and trickier than past years.
Apr 20, 2025 @ 12:03pm
Apr 20, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 @ 10:25am
Feb 22, 2025
Perfect conditions, only wet where even during summer is anyhow wet...
Jul 11, 2024 @ 9:19am
Jul 11, 2024
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Avg: 4.18 (11 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Farchanter Steig

        Where is Farchanter Steig located?
        Farchanter Steig is located in Garmisch Area, Garmisch, Germany. It is part of the Garmisch Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.51846, 11.12951.
        How hard is Farchanter Steig?
        Farchanter Steig is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
        What is the elevation gain for Farchanter Steig?
        Farchanter Steig has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 350 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 692 m to 1,040 m.
        Is Farchanter Steig a point to point trail?
        Yes, Farchanter Steig is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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