People like to complain about flow trails. But what kind of trail should be built if it is the first bike trail in a region that even less experienced mountain bikers can ride? There's no getting around a flow trail. The Flying Metal Crew as a construction company, on the other hand, is known from the dirt jump and freeride scene. As an exciting variation of this type of trail is to be expected with this combination, we took the new route under the studded tires in advance.

Welcome!

There is still little to suggest that mountain bikers will soon be regular guests here. Nevertheless, the cable car staff give us a friendly welcome and immediately help us load our bikes. We are assured that the bike suspension systems will be installed on every second gondola before the opening. Obviously they are looking forward to welcoming mountain bikers here, and that makes you feel good as a guest.

Unjustified skepticism?

During the ascent, doubts arise as to whether the location is even suitable for a trail for everyone. The mountain flank up to Marbachegg becomes increasingly steep in the upper section. However, there is no sign of this for the first few meters after the start of the descent. The trail initially meanders happily along the ski slope, over a few waves, before it gets a little steeper.

Construction manager Ramon Hunziker admits that building the trail in this steep terrain was not easy. But even though the descent is a little steeper than usual for a flow trail in places, the construction crew managed the balancing act very well and even these passages are easy to master for beginners. If anyone is still not confident, it is possible to ride around every steeper section. The skepticism was therefore only marginally justified.

No boredom

The curves of the trail are ideal. They offer experienced mountain bikers enough banking for faster rides, but are not too steep for beginners. The curve radii are also perfect, as are the sequences. Fun is guaranteed on these bends, and they also allow you to carry a lot of speed.

This is also necessary, as there is no shortage of jumps here. At times, the trail is more reminiscent of a freeride route than a flow trail. For such a trail, it offers quite a lot of airtime. We have a lot of fun and at the same time we can also reassure you. If you prefer not to take off, you can easily roll over the jumps.
These are table jumps, so there are no hidden holes and you don't ride into a steep wall on the jumps either.

However, if you want to learn how to jump, you will also find the perfect conditions here. The trail builders from the Flying Metal Crew know how to build jumps, and you can feel it - whether you're riding over, jumping or landing.

Conclusion

The flow trail stigmatization is definitely unjustified on the descent from Marbachegg, because the trail offers much more. The Marbachegg sports lifts can boast a very versatile first trail, as can the friendliness of the staff. Less experienced mountain bikers and pros alike can have a lot of fun on this trail. It also offers great learning potential for beginners to intermediate riders. Complete bike novices, on the other hand, are recommended to ride with a bike instructor or guide.

The Flying Metal Crew shows what is possible on the Marbachegg flow trail in the following video.

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