more stats
679 ft
Distance
-49 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
1,686 ft
Altitude min
1,735 ft
Altitude max
1,735 ft
Altitude start
1,686 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
679 ft
Distance down
00:01:02
Avg time

Whimsy Waves Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13156 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107946 in Trail Running
    • #407583 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #223 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #2,477 in Trail Running
    • #8,949 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster

A nice and easy flow trail with a natural roller coaster.

Access Info

Gravel Road at start.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rollers

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on Jun 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whimsy Waves located?
      Whimsy Waves is located in Winterthur, Switzerland. It is part of the Winterthur trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.48622, 8.73498.
      ▼ How hard is Whimsy Waves?
      Whimsy Waves is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whimsy Waves?
      The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,686 ft to 1,735 ft.
      ▼ Is Whimsy Waves a point to point trail?
      Whimsy Waves is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whimsy Waves?
      Whimsy Waves is 679 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whimsy Waves?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Whimsy Waves. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Whimsy Waves? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whimsy Waves are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whimsy Waves?
      The estimated time to ride Whimsy Waves is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 679 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Whimsy Waves?
      Whimsy Waves is a very popular trail. There have been 331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 423 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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