Mountain bike tours

Lunggi Trail

Mountainbiker auf dem Weg in die richtige Richtung dank Verkehrszeichen

Eischoll

An enduro highlight spanning 1,200 altitude metres from Eischoll to Gampel-Steg, offering first-class single trails and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

14.77 km

Duration

1:50 h

Description

Take the cable car from Turtig (Raron) up to Eischoll. From there, you can either switch to the chairlift to Striggen or tackle the journey by bike. From Striggen you head towards Sengalp via a high plateau with an incredible panoramic view. A short, steep climb leads from the hamlet of Meiggu to Alp Tschorr, the sight of the majestic Bietschhorn and the surrounding peaks of the Bernese Alps accompanying you along the way. A first-class enduro descent awaits bikers at Tschorr. The fantastic single trail leads past Färichwald forest down to Habere, briefly crossing the mountain road twice along the way. The flowing but challenging valley descent winds its way through the forest down to the hamlet of Lunggi. Two or three sharp turns round off this enduro highlight before it reaches Gampel-Steg railway station. The route then continues on a gravel path along the Rhone, past the idyllic Lake Baggilla and back to Raron.

Our favorites

Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.

Turn-by-turn directions

The route is signposted in one direction only: Eischoll -> Striggen -> Alpe Tschorr -> Färichwald forest -> Habere -> Ägerte -> Lunggi -> Gampel-Steg railway station

Start

Eischoll (1208m)

Destination

Gampel-Steg, Train station (631m)

Author's recommendation

Take a well-earned break at Sengalp and enjoy the tranquillity of the idyllic pond to recharge your batteries for the next stretch of the trail.

Technical information

Altitude

1767m

631m

Ascent

+559m

Descent

-1136m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Singletrail/Free ride
  • Scenic
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Accessibility
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
  • Cableway ascent/descent
Getting there
Information

Public transport

You can travel to our region comfortably and sustainably by public transport. Regular connections to Raron railway station, direct connection by cable car (LRE) to Eischoll.

Approach

Ideally go to Raron (Turtig).

Parking

Parking spaces available at the valley station of the cable car (LRE) in Raron (Turtig).

Equipment

We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.

Safety information

Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Additional information

More Info:

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Literature

The tourist office in Raron has a range of brochures and other informative material about mountain biking in the region.

Maps

SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1288 Raron

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion