Mountain bike tours
Grimsel Bike
Obergoms
4/7°
Closed<p>Great attraction of this route is undoubtedly the scenery, with glorious panoramic views. From Grimsel Pass at 2206 meters enjoy a long descent into the Rhône valley.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
10.39 kmDuration
45 m
Description
Before starting your ride, you have to travel up to the starting point: the Grimsel Pass, one of the iconic alpine crossings at more than 2,000 metres above sea level. This is the heart of a wild region of spectacular natural beauty, ideal for biking. If you’re not too keen on pedalling uphill, the Grimsel Bike route is for you.
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Turn-by-turn directions
The route starts at the Grimsel Pass and finishes at Obergesteln after a ride of 11 kilometers and a vertical drop of 800 metres: perfect for mountain bikers who prefer descents to climbs. For the first section of the itinerary, as far as Unnerbrunnji, you follow in the footsteps of the mule drivers who for centuries transported goods between northern and southern Europe via the Grimsel: you are riding on trails steeped in history. The descent continues through a larch forest until Obergesteln.
Start
Grimselpass (2163m)
Destination
Obergesteln (1352m)
Author's recommendation
Visit the historic alpine hotel Grimsel Hospiz
Technical information
Altitude
2206m
1352m
Ascent
+44m
Descent
-854m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Train from Visp/Brig to Oberwald and then bus from Oberwald to the Grimsel Pass.
Approach
From Brig, follow Route 19 "Furkastrasse" to Gletsch. In Gletsch, turn left on Gletsch/Route 6 (signs for Grimsel). From Innertkirchen, follow Grimselstrasse/Route 6 (signs for Gletsch/Grimsel) for 26 kilometers.
Parking
Parking spaces are available in Oberwald and on the Grimsel Pass.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion