Saastal Bike
Overview
-
-
Distance 16 km
-
Ascent 340 m
Intro
The Saastal Bike takes mountain bikers through the villages of the Saas Valley. The route along the river passes Switzerland's only round chapel at Saas-Balen. Fun and variety are guaranteed on the various trails through the magnificent countryside along the Vispa river.
Description
This circular tour begins on the village square in Saas-Grund. After crossing the bridge to Saas-Fee, the route turns right onto various paths, first downstream along the brook, then through a larch forest to the hamlet of Bidermatten.
From here, the first descent leads on a country lane to the unique round church of Saas-Balen. Then it's time to pedal as the climb along the river to Saas-Almagell begins. At Bidermatten, the route turns left and descends via the hamlet's meadows to Vispa.
In Saas-Almagell, a small lake and various restaurants invite you to take a well-deserved break. Finally, the route leaves the valley via Biele along the paved road on the left. The last climb rewards you with a speedy descent over hill and dale to the hamlet of Unner de Bodme, before returning to Saas-Grund.
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
| Start location |
Saas-Grund
|
|---|---|
| Destination |
Saas-Grund
|
| Ascent |
340 m
|
| Descent |
340 m
|
| Distance |
16 km
|
| Distance on tarred ways |
6 km
|
| Distance on natural surface |
8 km
|
| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
2 km
|
| Technical requirements |
Medium
|
| Physical requirements |
Easy
|
| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
|
| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/mountainbiking-in-switz... |
Quick Facts
Route number
