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Ursern Valley and Upper Reuss Valley Tours Bike URSERN VALLEY AND UPPER REUSS VALLEY TOURS BIKE-TOUR INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS Selected Switzerland Mobility routes Detailed tour information: www.schweizmobil.ch Maighels Pass (Maighelspass) Detailed tour information: www.outdooractive.ch Bedretto ALPINE BIKE – STAGE 9 ARNI BIKE The first climb to Uaul da Arni – a popular recreational Arnisee Crestas will reward mountain area in the Andermatt Holiday bikers with a stunning view Region. With its perfectly- Ursern Valley (Urserntal) of the upper Surselva. A short placed deep-blue lake, the sun descent to Sedrun will then terrace invites bikers to enjoy follow. The landscape in the an impressive tour. Mountain Maighels valley becomes ever bikers will pass alongside more barren as you travel towards the Oberalp Pass. The trail beautiful dry stone walls with species-rich dry grasslands and leads past the Maighels mountain shelter, through high Alpine rare orchids. The brilliant views of the upper Reuss valley and landscapes over the Maighel Pass and through the Unteralp the challenging descent are attractions for every biker. valley to Andermatt. difficult high 45 km medium difficult 24 km MAIGHELS PASS MAIGHELSPASS 2100 m 2422 m a.s.l. 11 km single trail 1050 m 1371 m a.s.l. 4 km single trail 31 km unsurfaced track 1700 m Disentis 11 km unsurfaced track 1050 m Amsteg The bike route over the Maighels Pass starts in Andermatt. From here, the route leads to the Oberalp Pass and then into the Maighels Valley via Surpalits. As an alternative, for extremely ALPINE BIKE – STAGE 10 GÖSCHENERALP BIKE athletic riders, the route can be extended across the Pass From Andermatt, mountain This tour will entice mountain Tiarms and down to Tschamut via Val Val. Once past the Maig- bikers will coast down bikers along beautifully hels mountain shelter, the unsurfaced track gradually turns through the rocky Schöllenen laid out routes and into the into a hiking trail in the Maighels valley. Expansive views of Gorge until they reach rugged, fascinating Göschener- mountains like the Gemsstock, Pizzo Centrale and the Giübin Wassen where they turn off alp valley. You follow the open up from the Maighels Pass. Bikers who feel the need to into the lovely Meien valley. trail through the rough rocky cool off and who won’t shy away from cold water can also take Cycling up to the Susten Pass landscape until you reach a dip in the mountain lake. A steep and demanding descent is demanding and requires some serious pedalling. The view the impressive natural dam, one of the few in Switzerland. into the Unteralp valley follows after the Maighels Pass. Along across the Bernese Oberland from the pass is breathtaking. The top of the dam offers magnificent views of the Damma the way the Vermigel mountain shelter will also become The descent to Meiringen is a scenic feast for the eyes and a and Chelen glaciers, plus unique mountain scenery. visible, the track to which rises again for a short while. Other- veritable insider’s tip that is peppered with challenging trails. wise you can also cycle directly to Andermatt – entirely on an unsurfaced track that follows the course of the Unteralpreuss river. Careful – cars! All in all, this is an impressive difficult high 58 km medium moderate 21 km Alpine bike tour that passes through awesome mountainscapes and puts bikers’ riding techniques to the test. 1800 m 2255 m a.s.l. 2 km single trail 800 m 1791 m a.s.l. 2 km single trail 28 km unsurfaced track 2600 m Andermatt 9 km unsurfaced track 780 m Göschenen difficult high 33 km 2422 m a.s.l. 1271 m 1271 m Andermatt GOTTHARD BIKE – STAGE 1 WITENWASSEREN BIKE The Gottardo Bike Route Mountain bikers can reach combines impressive, high-Al- the Witenwasseren valley pine landscapes with a compre- from Andermatt via Zumdorf, hensive lesson in Swiss history. the smallest village in Switzer- The Gotthard Pass has re- land, after Realp. The tour mained one of the most impor- passes alongside the station of tant north-south routes for cen- the nostalgic Furka Steam turies. In World War II, it was also important from a military Railway’s mountain route. With a little luck, you might even perspective. Long stretches of the route were originally military see the heritage steam locomotives in action. The tour leads access roads. past flower-spangled meadows and through an important protected landscape to reach the foot of the Pizzo Lucendro. difficult moderate 39 km easy difficult 35 km BEDRETTO 1200 m 2235 m a.s.l. 7 km single trail 950 m 2207 m a.s.l. 4 km single trail 16 km unsurfaced track 1800 m Andermatt 21 km unsurfaced track 950 m Andermatt This tour starts on the Gotthard Pass – which mountain bikers can reach on their ‘steeds’ in around 1.5 hours or by Post Bus in supreme comfort. From the hospice, follow the cantonal OBERLAND BIKE MADERANERTAL BIKE road and turn off left onto the hiking trail before the tunnel. Following the historic Gotthard This is one of the most popular After a short time you will reach the Alpine road. An imposing pack trail, this bike tour will hiking and biking areas in protective wall stands above the village of Villa; turn right take you through the Urner the Uri Holiday Region. The here to continue along the alpine road. Shortly after crossing Oberland and into the Ursern Maderaner valley – ruggedly the Ri di Bedretto stream the hiking trail turns left towards valley to Andermatt. Passing romantic with gurgling brooks Bedretto. This section of the route, particularly the first idyllically-situated mountain and cascading waterfalls. 100 metres of the climb, will present the greatest riding chal- lodges, the route goes through Following the route by the lenges. the Schöllenen Gorge to the Devil’s Bridge. Stopping to take in Chärstelen river, mountain bikers will soon reach the views of the rugged ravine is recommended. destination of this tour: the historic SAC Maderaner Valley After the hamlet of Ronco, the ascent towards Alpe Cristallina Hotel. It dates from the golden age of mountain guides and was begins. When complete, most of the uphill cycling will have renowned far beyond the country’s borders. been done and the route takes you on to the Alpe Piano di Pescia. Mountain bikers will then ride all the way to Cascina Nuova on a stunningly beautiful trail. The forest track will medium difficult 45 km moderate difficult 27 km take you to Culiscio, the route then continues along the road 1600 m 1437 m a.s.l. 5 km single trail 1100 m 1348 m a.s.l. 2 km single trail through Nante and on to Airolo railway station. Here your bike 23 km unsurfaced track 1600 m Amsteg 17 km unsurfaced track 1100 m Amsteg can be loaded onto the train and transported to Göschenen or Andermatt. medium moderate km m a.s.l. KEY INFRASTRUCTURE FURKA MOUNTAIN 35.2 2115 TRAIL FOR 913 m 1863 m Gotthard Pass Bike technic Info point MOUNTAIN BIKES Fitness level required Railway station The Furka mountain trail, po- Distance Post Bus pularly known as the Urschner Höhenweg, is a panorama trail Ascent Mountain rail/cableway for sportive mountain bikers Descent and offers a natural spectacle Highest point Post Bus stop with breathtaking panoramic views towards the Furka, Gott- hard and Oberalp passes. Single trail Mountainbikeland.ch Unsurfaced track Starting point medium low 33 km 1100 m 2309 m a.s.l. 9 km single trail 16 km unsurfaced track 1100 m Andermatt ARNISEE TRAIL SHARING BIKES+PUBLIC ST. GOTTHARD BIKE PASS 0 1 2 3 4 5 km Showing respect and tolerance TRANSPORT This ticket allows bikes to be transported on the routes of This tour starts from Andermatt train station. Going along the bike trail, the tour passes through the Schöllenen Gorge, whilst biking: walkers and Bikes can be taken on Post Bu- the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGB), Andermatt-Disentis, Scale 1 : 100’000 mountain bikers share the ses, trains, on all Andermatt+ Andermatt – Göschenen and Andermatt-Fiesch. The ticket past the imposing cliff walls and over the Häderlis bridge to same trails and paths in the Sedrun+Disentis lifts and on can also be used on the following Post Bus routes: Wassen. The climb to the Arnisee starts at Wiler in Gurtnellen. URSERN VALLEY URSERNTAL Andermatt Holiday Region. the small Arnisee cableway. Andermatt – Gotthard – Airolo; Andermatt – Furka – Oberwald; BIKE SERVICE, RENTAL AND GUIDES Initially along a gently rising mountain road, and then Riders will need to load their Airolo – Nufenen – Oberwald, Oberwald – Grimselpass and through steeper terrain. Mountain bikers will cycle up to Heissig- own bikes and have a valid Andermatt-Sustenpass. There are several rental stations in the region providing you From Andermatt train station mountain bikers will head off egg through a fascinating landscape dappled with species- ticket. with the latest and best quality mountain and racing bikes. E-bi- towards Bäzberg. It isn’t long before the first strenuous climb rich dry grasslands and rare orchids. The reward: simply won- The Bike Pass costs CHF 45.00 per day (CHF 30.00 with a kes and e-mountain bikes are also available for rent. Additional starts, but this ultimately rewards riders with magnificent views. derful views across the upper Reuss valley. A reservation will need half-fare card) and is available from MGB train stations information and details around bikes can also be found on the After a short descent, you will bike along what is initially a gravel to be made by 4.00 pm on and staff and Post Bus drivers.
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