View of Machen – Winding Forest Gravel Trails loop from Machen

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View of Machen – Winding Forest Gravel Trails loop from Machen

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View of Machen – Winding Forest Gravel Trails loop from Machen

00:43

6.36km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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958 m

View of Machen

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.39 km

Technical Singletrack Trail

Highlight • Trail

3.42 km

Winding Forest Gravel Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great criss cross of tracks that are passable on a gravel/MTB. Good place to loop around with kids on bikes as well.

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6.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

892 m

217 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

708 m

217 m

184 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

34 %

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View of Machen – Winding Forest Gravel Trails loop from Machen

View of Machen

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Winding Forest Gravel Trails

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