Wurzenbord Flow Trail

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2.99 km long
Difficulty: easy
Great panorama
Mountain bike tour
  • 0:30 h
  • 2.99 km
  • 260 m
  • 1,980 m
  • 2,221 m
  • 241 m
  • Start: Bettmeralp, Wurzenbord chairlift
  • Destination: Bettmeralp, Wurzenbord chairlift
Want to polish your biking technique or fancy a bit of downhilling? At three kilometres long with 260m altitude difference, the Wurzenbord Flow Trail is ideal for both activities.

From Bettmeralp, the Wurzenbord chairlift takes you up to the start of the Flow Trail (2,215m above sea level). The trail is perfectly integrated in the varied terrain and is suitable for beginners and mountain bike pros alike. A great mix of turns, rollers and jumps awaits you – ideal for polishing your bike technique or enjoying a fast-paced descent. During the downhill ride to Bettmeralp, you pass through different alpine zones and have a magnificent view of the Valais mountain panorama. The trail ends at the Wurzenbord cable car station, which whisks you back up to the starting point in a matter of minutes.

 

Status report
You can always check the status report to see if the flow trail is open.

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Directions

Bettmeralp, Wurzenbord chairlift – Wurzenbord (2,215m above sea level) – Bettmeralp, Wurzenbord chairlift

Equipment

Basic equipment for mountain biking

  • Bicycle helmet (poss. enduro or full-face helmet)

  • Cycling gloves, elbow and knee pads (poss. back and shin protectors)

  • Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (poss. MTB shoes with ankle protection)

  • Clothing using a multi-layer system with moisture wicking

  • Backpack (with rain cover)

  • Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)

  • Sunglasses

  • Mobile phone

  • First aid kit

  • Pocket knife

  • Cash

  • Navigation device / map and compass

  • Sufficient provisions and drinking water


Technical equipment



  • Air or CO2 pump with cartridges

  • Tyre repair kit

  • Spare inner tube

  • Chain rivet

  • Allen key

  • Handlebar mount for mobile phone/satnav

  • Bicycle lock


Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, a bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.


The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.


For your own safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your machine.


Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten valley station. The cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) takes you to Bettmeralp. 
Large pay car park near the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). 
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

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

Why not start off by biking up to Wurzenbord? Or plan the Flow Trail in as part of a bike tour. That makes your trail experience more challenging.

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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Wurzenbord Flow Trail
3992 Bettmeralp