more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
-1,546 ft
Descent
00:18:33
Avg time
-1,546 ft
Altitude change
5,455 ft
Altitude min
7,001 ft
Altitude max
7,001 ft
Altitude start
5,456 ft
Altitude end
-23.3%
Grade
-77.5%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:18:33
Avg time

Zinal switchback madness Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zinal
    Anniviers
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68572 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116703 in E-Biking
    • #15443 in Trail Running
    • #12465 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,515 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #4,032 in E-Biking
    • #823 in Trail Running
    • #466 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

From le Chiesso to Zinal with a lot of switchbacks in the middle section

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on Jun 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (3 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      kriegalex
      Without the skill to do tight turns, this is not at all a blue descent, compared to other blue rides. The map shows it as blue, careful. Treat it as red.
      fakie91 fakie91
      name of the trail says it all. a looot of switchbacks. but most of them are not very hard or too exposed. a good one for practicing your rear wheel skills

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zinal switchback madness located?
      Zinal switchback madness is located in Zinal, Anniviers, Switzerland. It is part of the Zinal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.14212, 7.61258.
      ▼ How hard is Zinal switchback madness?
      Zinal switchback madness is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 23.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zinal switchback madness?
      The trail has 1,546 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,455 ft to 7,001 ft.
      ▼ Is Zinal switchback madness a point to point trail?
      Zinal switchback madness is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zinal switchback madness?
      Zinal switchback madness is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zinal switchback madness?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zinal switchback madness. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zinal switchback madness?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zinal switchback madness are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Zinal switchback madness? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zinal switchback madness are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zinal switchback madness?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Zinal switchback madness. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zinal switchback madness?
      Zinal switchback madness is a very popular trail. There have been 98 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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