Davos Klosters Never Never Fails to Thrill Visitors with Its Spectacular Views, Wonderful Experiences in PASSION Nature and Top-Quality Single Trails
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The single track paradise of the Alps davos.ch/bike klosters.ch/bike EXPERIENCES IN NATURE Mountain biking is not just a passion we live and breathe – it is an approach to life. The wealth of trails in Davos Klosters never never fails to thrill visitors with its spectacular views, wonderful experiences in PASSION nature and top-quality single trails. Davos Klosters and the Prättigau are synonymous with endless alpine trails and experiences in nature – after MOUNTAIN BIKING all, here, the trail’s the destination. Our Trail Crew en- sures that we have perfectly maintained and well-kept trails, which deliver guaranteed riding thrills and plenty of flow. Fine tune your technical skills in the bike parks and on the Dirt-Line in the Davos Adventure Park. A warm welcome to the Alpine single trail paradise that embodies trail tolerance! DESTINATION DAVOS KLOSTERS davos.ch/bike // [email protected] +41 81 415 21 21 klosters.ch/bike // [email protected] +41 81 410 20 20 praettigau.info // [email protected] +41 81 325 11 11 facebook.com/DavosKlostersBike instagram.com/DavosKlosters facebook.com/praettigau instagram.com/praettigau.ch Partners: 2 3 4 5 6 7 BAHNEN TOUR 10,000 METRES OF SINGLE TRAILS The ultimate adrenaline rush. Climb the mountain eight times with different cable cars and lifts and then carve your way down almost 10,000 metres on different single trails – no wonder the biking Highlights world is talking about the “Bahnen tour”. • More single trails are just an impossibility When you combine the descents, you get a bike tour with almost • Descend on a section of the 10,000 metres of descent. The fittest bikers can complete the “Alps Epic Trail Davos” "Bahnen tour" in a day. However, the tour can also be completed • Trail from the Weissfluhjoch to Davos in several stages, say over 2 days, guaranteeing the same en- Wolfgang via Meierhofertäli joyment – just with a few more breaks to enjoy the unsurpassed • Chörbschhorn beauty of nature with friends. • All cable cars and lifts can be used free of charge (with stays of more LOCAL TIP than 1 night) FROM Thomas Giger Distance, elevation gain Owner of Ride Magazine, • 81 km Single Trail Map and Herbert • 635 metres of climb • The unique endurance experience • 10,000 metres of descent for mountain bikers • Order pizza for lunch in advance for de- Best season livery to the Parsenn funicular railway July to mid-October 100 (with one-day tours) NEW • There are fewer people on the trails BOOK OFFER HERE: during the week herbert.bike KILOMETRES OF SINGLE TRAIL DESCENTS IN A SINGLE DAY Highlights • Even more single trails are And there’s more! The Davos Klosters “Bahnen tour” is getting a now a possibility new route in 2018 – raising the bar even higher. The route fea- • New route Chörbschhorn Küblis tures almost 100 kilometres of single trail descents – do-able in a • No trail is ridden twice Glaris 1: Chörbschhorn single day. “100 K” is the new “Bahnen tour” route, which differs in • All cable cars and lifts can be used Frauenkirch large parts from the original route. However, the designers have free of charge (with stays of more Weissfluhjoch Saas remained true to the original principle: no trail is ridden twice and than 1 night) Davos 2: Rinerhorn now nine lifts and cable cars are used for the ascents. Download 3: Meierhof 4: Chalbersäss now the GPS track of the 100 K route on the “Bahnen tour” website Distance, elevation gain Gotschna 8: Saaser Alp and book weekend packages with hotel: bahnentour.bike • 100 km • 710 metres of climb 5: Aline Laret • 8,590 m of descent 7: Madrisa Klosters 6: Schwarzseealp Best season 8 July to mid-October 9 ALPS EPIC TRAIL DAVOS SWITZERLAND’S LONGEST AWARD-WINNING SINGLE TRAIL This unique trail was designated as the first Epic Model Trail of Switzerland by the IMBA and, comprising 80% single trails, it has been elevated to the elite group of the world’s best mountain Highlights bike trails. • View from the Jakobshorn into the Sertig Valley on a flowing trail At the start, it flows down as far as Sertig Dörfli, where the climb • Endless single trails from the to the Rinerhorn awaits riders. The trails then pass through forests, Rinerhorn to Monstein over meadows and along mountain streams to the alpine village • Switzerland's highest brewery in of Davos Monstein, over the Jenisberg and then languidly follow Davos Monstein the Landwasser stream as far as Filisur. Route LOCAL TIP Jakobshorn – Sertig Valley – climb FROM to the Äbirügg – Rinerhorn – Nidel SWITZERLAND’S Michi Wild, Löffel – Hauderalp – Monstein – Owner of Bike Academy Davos, Jenisberg – Wiesen Station – Filisur Expert Swiss Cycling Guide LONGEST SINGLE • 80% single trails and endless Distance, elevation gain natural beauty • 38 km • A refreshing beer from the brewery in • 615 metres of climb the rustic village of Davos Monstein • 2,070 m of descent TRAIL • Lunch in the Besenbeizli in the hamlet of Jenisberg sampling local delicacies Best season July to mid-October DAVOS AROSA FRAUENKIRCH GLARIS LENZERHEIDE MONSTEIN WIESEN FILISUR TIEFENCASTEL 10 11 TRAIL TOLERANCE HIKES AND BIKERS SHARE PATHS Hikers and mountain bikers unrestrictedly use the same trails in Davos Klosters. This applies to the entire canton of Grisons and is unique in the Alps. This requires a tolerant and respectful approach by all parties. Mountain bikers need to slow down to walking pace when overtaking and stop at cross- ings on narrow paths to make room for hikers. In turn, pedestrians accept mountain bike riders as equal trail users and allow them to pass, wherever possible and sensible, when the two meet on a path. davos.ch/happy-riding TRAIL CREW WHETHER YOU’RE A MOUNTAIN BIKER, HIKER OR TRAIL RUNNER – A WELL MAINTAINED TRAIL PROVIDES ENJOYMENT FOR EVERY USER! Davos Klosters is seen as pioneering in the bike scene and has employed a Trail Crew for many years. The Trail Crew shapers are out and about on our trails every day. Apart from maintaining the trails to prevent erosion and damage to the landscape, they also build stream crossings, shovel away landslides, maintain the environment, construct passes through fences and more. Apart from its manual work, the Trail Crew also discusses, considers and tests things out with landowners, farmers, cable car workers, bikers and hikers. Only by doing so can the crew understand what matters to people and what can still be improved. SHARE THE TRAIL 12 13 Highlights PISCHA • Magnificent views into the Flüela Valley and across to Davos and the lake NO 645 • Trail follows the ridge as far at the Hüreli BIKE TOUR WITH A FLOWING DESCENT • Ideal picnic spot on the Hüreli or by AND MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OVER DAVOS the Pischa mountain station • Descent from the Hüreli to Davos via As you enter the Dischma Valley, the trail heads up to In den the Drusatscha Büelen and then follows a single trail as far as Tschuggen. When it • The fun factor on the climb is en- reaches the little church on Tschuggen, the trail climbs steeply and hanced by the use of electric bikes the going gets tough for a while. The climb is much easier on an • Beef kebabs in the “Chalet Velo” electric bike. From the mountain station, the trail follows the ridge Restaurant, next to the Davos to just before the Hüreli. Then the trail branches off to the right Adventure Park (Climbing Park and and flows across alpine meadows towards Drusatscha and Lake Bike Park) Davos. Route Davos – Büelen – Färich – Tschuggen – CHÖRBSCHHORN LOCAL TIP Pischa mountain station – Hüreli – FROM Drusatscha – Davos O Ivan Fausch N 646 Highlights Owner of Ivans Velosport Distance, elevation gain • Trail from the Strela Pass along the (Specialized Concept Store) • 29 km ENDLESS MOUNTAIN RIDGE WITH A ridge with views of Davos and Arosa • Almost 100% single trails • 1,121 metres of climb CHALLENGING DESCENT • Descent from the Chörbschhornhütte • Take enough food and water with you • 1,121 metres of descent Lodge over the ridge to Davos The climb to the Schatzalp leads initially along asphalt roads, • The Walser settlement of Stafelalp • Make sure that your mobile phone crosses the Promenade and then becomes a wider track. Just is sure to charm you – savour fresh and camera batteries are full and the Best season memory is empty July to October before the Schatzalp the track branches off towards the High- regional produce in the restaurant altitude Trail (Höhenweg). A steep section follows the Büschalp. The panoramic trail continues on towards the Strela Pass and then Route over the Latschüelfurgga to the Chörbschhornhütte Lodge with Davos – Büschalp – High-altitude Trail magnificent views over the Landwasser Valley. (Höhenweg) – Panorama Trail – Strela Pass – Chörbschhornhütte Lodge – Stafelalp – Frauenkirch – Davos LOCAL TIP Alternative: Take the Parsenn funicular FROM railway to the top Selina Balsiger Bike Guide, Bike Academy Davos Distance, elevation gain • Very well developed and • 26 km landscaped trail • 1,230 metres of climb • Upper section of the trail flows • 1,230 metres of descent with great “switchbacks” • Picnic at the rustic Chörbschhorn- Best season hütte Lodge with views over Davos July to October 14 15 PARSENN- GOTSCHNAGRAT O N 332 Highlights • Stone men on the tour PANORAMA TOUR – SAVOUR THE VIEWS • Magnificent views over Lake Davos • Descent from Gotschnagrat to Davos The leisurely climb up to the Schatzalp starts at Davos Dorf. Wolfgang The route becomes steeper and more demanding as you near the Strela Pass. When you reach the Strela Pass, the Panorama Trail Route follows the High-altitude Trail (Höhenweg) via the Parsennhütte Davos – Schatzalp – Strela Pass – Lodge before finally reaching the Gotschnagrat.