Backwater Reservoir loop from Backwater Reservoir

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Backwater Reservoir loop from Backwater Reservoir

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Backwater Reservoir loop from Backwater Reservoir

03:05

38.5km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

359 m

Backwater Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep climb up to the reservoir, nice views back down the valley.

Tip by

2.85 km

Backwater Reservoir

Lake

38.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

17.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.8 km

8.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

4°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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