Chäserstatt - crisscrossing idyllic Valais mountain villages

3:20 h
29.01 km
868 m
868 m
990 m
1,772 m
782 m
Start: Fiesch, public transport hub
Destination: Fiesch, public transport hub

Magnificent views of the Aletsch Arena from the opposite side of the valley are just one worthwhile reason for this beautiful route. On the route itself, you repeatedly pass idyllic villages and hamlets and explore a piece of the Rhone Valley on the way back.

You ride from the public transport hub in Fiesch towards Lax, up to the tennis court at the outskirts of town. There you turn left, cross the Rotten bridge at the EW center, then ride a short distance cross-country until you reach the Binntal road. You follow this road uphill to Ernen, known for its beautiful village center with the Capuchin and Tellenhouse and the parish church of St. George. At the eastern exit of the village, it is best to take the field road running on the uphill side, along which you continue gently to Mühlebach. After a short flat section at the end of Mühlebach, you follow the well-rideable forest road that leads up in long serpentine bends to the Chäserstatt restaurant. There you find a splendid sun terrace from which you have a dreamy view of the Aletsch plateau and the lower Valais. On the way back, you take the same forest road up to shortly before Mühlebach. Then you turn sharply right heading east and ride via Steinhaus to Niederwald, where you cross the Rotten bridge. The last stage of the route leads downhill via the Furka road back to Fiesch.

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Directions

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

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Basic mountain biking equipment

Bicycle helmet (if applicable, enduro or full-face helmet)
Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee pads (if applicable, back and shin protectors)
Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (if applicable, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
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
Tire repair kit
Spare bicycle tube
Chain tool
Allen keys
Handlebar mount for mobile phone / navigation
Bicycle lock

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

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

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

Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and contains no prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

Please inquire locally about parking options.

Take the train to Fiesch, then continue by mountain bike to the start at the Aletsch Arena Info Center.

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

If you prefer the shorter route variant, you ride back to Fiesch on the same path via Mühlebach and Ernen, skipping the section via Steinhaus and Niederwald.

Safety guidelines

Only use the marked bike trails and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers generally have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness carefully. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.

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