Discovering Rhone Valley nearby Chäserstatt

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29.01 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Mountain bike tour
  • 3:20 h
  • 29.01 km
  • 868 m
  • 868 m
  • 990 m
  • 1,772 m
  • 782 m
  • Start: public transport hub in Fiesch
  • Destination: public transport hub in Fiesch
Spectacular views of the Aletsch Arena from the opposite side of the valley are just one compelling reason for this beautiful tour. Along the route, you will repeatedly come across idyllic villages and hamlets, and on the return journey, you'll explore a little of the Rhone Valley.

From the public transport hub in Fiesch ride towards Lax as far as the tennis court at the end of the village. Turn left here, cross the Rhone bridge by the power station and ride a short distance across country until you reach Binntalstrasse. Follow the road uphill to Ernen, a village famous for its beautiful centre including the Capuchin and William Tell houses and St. George's parish church. At the eastern end of the village, the best route to take is the dirt track that runs uphill and leads onwards to Mühlebach. Cover a short distance on flat terrain at the end of the village, then follow the easily rideable forest track that winds its way in long sweeps up to the Chäserstatt restaurant. Here you'll find a wonderful sun terrace offering a fabulous view of the Aletsch Plateau and Lower Valais. The return route follows the same forest track until just before Mühlebach. At this point, make a sharp right turn and ride eastwards via Steinhaus before crossing the Rhone bridge in Niederwald. The final stage of the tour leads out of the valley along Furkastrasse and back to Fiesch.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

public transport hub in Fiesch - Ernen - Mühlebach - Chäserstatt - Steinhaus - Niederwald - public transport hub in Fiesch

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Weather-proof clothing, solid footwear, refreshment/water.

Directions & Parking facilities

Please inform yourself about parking facilities in the area.
From Brig train station to Fiesch with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (travel time: 25 min.), then by bike to the info center at Aletsch Arena.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch

www.aletscharena.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

You can shorten the trail by taking the same way back to Fiesch past Mühlebach and Ernen skipping the track between Steinhaus and Niederwald.

Safety guidelines

Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers, plants and animals. Hikers always have right of way. Assess your skill and fitness level realistically. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.

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Discovering Rhone Valley nearby Chäserstatt
3984 Fiesch