Bachalpsee Bike
Overview
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Distance 31 km
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Ascent 1450 m
Intro
After the sweaty ascent, the breathtaking alpine panorama won't leave anyone cold. Whether it’s warm enough to then take a dip in Lake Bachalp is up to you. The exertions to the top are well rewarded with a stunning view of the Bernese Alps and exciting single tracks back down into the valley.
Description
Looking up from the village of Grindelwald, the Grosse Scheidegg seems inconspicuously small next to the Wetterhorn peak. But the ascent over the pass road is quite a challenge. The Wetterhorn North Face rises up impressively alongside the road until the sweeping view of the Reichenbach Valley unfolds at the top of the Grosse Scheidegg. The trail flattens out somewhat, climbing only a few metres to reach the Grindel Oberläger mountain community before it becomes more arduous again up to First. Anyone without a fear of heights can take a break on the First along the Cliff Walk to survey the next stages of the trail from a lofty height.
The stage between First and Lake Bachalp attracts not only mountain bikers, but also hikers. Upon arrival at Lake Bachalp, it is immediately evident why so many people come here: the picturesque mountain lake is nestled between magnificent green mountain meadows and the area around the lake is a moor landscape of national importance. The stunning view of the icy slopes of Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn and Finsteraarhorn peaks is an unique experience.
From Lake Bachalp, the route follows the old path down to the Bachläger. Until the 1950s, this trail was used by pack animals to take supplies up to the guest house on the Faulhorn mountain, which has been in operation since 1832. Mountain bikers continue along the forest road until the final stage where exciting single tracks await.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Type |
All Mountain
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| Start location |
Grindelwald
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| Destination |
Grindelwald
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| Ascent |
1450 m
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| Descent |
1450 m
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| Distance |
31 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
17 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
9 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
5 km
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| Technical requirements |
Difficult
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/mountainbiking-in-switz... |
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