- 4:45 h
- 50.44 km
- 1,817 m
- 1,817 m
- 879 m
- 2,451 m
- 1,572 m
- Start: Fiesch, public transport hub
- Destination: Fiesch, public transport hub
It starts at the public transport hub in Fiesch. You bike towards Lax, turn left at the tennis court on the outskirts of town, and cross the Rotten bridge near the EW power station. After a short off-road section, you reach the Binntal road and follow it to Ernen, known for its village square with the Capuchin and Tellen houses as well as the church of St. George. From Ernen, you follow the Binntal road up to the Binntal tunnel, which you bypass on the right via the unpaved field road through the Twingi Gorge. At the gorge exit, you pass the hamlet Ze Binne, which lies by a small reservoir, and follow the road towards Heiligkreuz. From Heiligkreuz, you must pedal hard as nearly 1,000 meters of elevation lie ahead on the unpaved road up to the Breithorn Pass. At the top, you will enjoy the magnificent view of the opposite Aletsch plateau, the Finsteraarhorn, and the Fiesch Glacier. After a well-deserved rest, you take the rapid descent down to the village of Grengiols. Just below the village, you turn right and ride under the MGB viaduct towards Furka road. Over this, with a last short ascent at the Deischer bend, you pass Lax and return to Fiesch.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Fiesch, public transport hub - Ernen - Ze Binne - Heiligkreuz - Breithorn - Grengiols - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
Basic equipment for mountain biking
- Bicycle helmet (if necessary, enduro or full-face helmet)
- Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee protectors (if necessary, back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (if necessary, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing in layers with moisture transport
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sun cream, 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 patch kit
- Spare bicycle tube
- Chain breaker
- Allen key
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone/GPS
- Bicycle lock
Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with ample suspension, bell, front and rear light, and spoke reflectors.
The lists for "basic equipment" and "technical equipment" make no claim to completeness and serve merely as suggestions for what you should pack.
For your safety, carefully read all instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.
Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and contains no prohibited items.
Directions & Parking facilities
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
After the route, a visit to the spectacular Twingi Gorge is recommended. The municipality of Ernen also invites you to linger comfortably with a picturesque village square.
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 as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always at your own risk.
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