Chasseral

Biel / Bienne - Seeland

The bike tour across the Chasseral is one of those circuits you really need to experience once in your life. The Chasseral is the highest point in the region, and certainly the clearest point of attraction. As soon as the snow has melted, bikers and racers are already working up a sweat on the Jura giant.

Technical information

Begin of tour: Mountain station Magglingen-Bahn
End of tour: Bahnhof Biel
Technical requirements: challenging
Physical fitness: medium difficulty
Distance: 52 km
Total altitude meters: 1090 m
Biking time: 03:30 - 05:00 (hours, minutes)
Elevation start of tour: 875 m
Elevation end of tour: 437 m
Season: June - October
Panorama: Various vantage points for sensational views.
Gastronomy: Various culinary choices along the route
Overnight: Biel
Various: Old Town of Biel
Access starting point: Take the cableway from Biel up to Magglingen
Literature: Karten-shop.ch

Description

As well as the stunning views of the Alpine chain and the Jura itself which are to be enjoyed, the big Chasseral tour will keep you busy negotiating plenty of tricky trails. Further endorphin-exhilaration is guaranteed on the 28 downhill kilometres of the second part of the tour.

Tour Overview

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.