Ärnergale Bike
Ernen
-2/5°
Panorama guaranteed: This connection leads over Chäserstatt into the wild Rappetal. A real highlight for sporty mountain bikers who love alpine landscapes.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
11.85 kmDuration
2:50 h
Description
This demanding route fascinates sporty bikers seeking intense natural experiences and alpine views.
From the historic Mühlebach with its sun-tanned wooden houses, the route leads uphill on a pleasant forest road to the scenic Chäserstatt.
From there, it goes significantly steeper uphill to Galestafel and then down on an exciting path into the secluded Rappetal to Z'Mübach.
Afterwards, you can ride back to Mühlebach on the regional route Valais Panorama Bike.
The route combines forest roads, alpine atmosphere, and exciting trail sections into a real experience. Ideal as a sporty all-mountain route with natural enjoyment.
Turn-by-turn directions
At Mühlebach, follow the main road towards Goms for about 1 kilometer. At Lärch, turn right and follow the road uphill to Chäserstatt.
From there, continue to point 2119 at Lärch and go straight ahead. At Schäre, follow the path straight over Galestafel towards Z’Mübach. At point 2141 at Galestafel, turn left.
Just before Z’Mübach, at point 1982, turn right or continue along the singletrail a few meters further to Z'Mübach.
Start
Mühlebach, 1200m (1198m)
Destination
Z'Mübach, 1995m (1996m)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
2240m
1200m
Ascent
+1054m
Descent
-257m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Public transport
You can reach Brig by train (SBB). From there, take the regional train towards Andermatt. Depending on the connection, change to the bus to Ernen in Lax or Fiesch. From there, take the bus to Mühlebach. Note, the number of places for mountain bikes is limited.
Alternatively, you can also take the regional train from Brig to the Fürgangen-Bellwald valley station and then ride your mountain bike over the spectacular suspension bridge to Mühlebach.
Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile App or on sbb.ch.
Approach
From Zurich: motorway A4 or A3 to Flüelen; A2 to Göschenen; Furka Base Tunnel; towards Goms, Mühlebach.
From Bern: motorway A6 to Spiez; towards Kandersteg; car shuttle Kandersteg-Goppenstein; towards Goms, Mühlebach.
From Geneva: motorway A1 to Lausanne; A9 towards Brig, towards Goms, Mühlebach.
From Milan: motorway A8/A26 towards Simplon; car shuttle Iselle-Brig; towards Brig, Goms, Mühlebach.
Parking
Source
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