Kreuzboden Bike
Saas-Grund
-4/1°
ClosedBesides a breathtaking view of the four-thousanders of the Saas valley and an altitude difference of 900 meters, numerous highlights await bike enthusiasts.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
19.05 kmDuration
2:50 h
Description
This route offers everything a biker’s heart desires: eleven kilometers of ascent through the larch forest, past the alpine pastures of Saas-Grund up to the tree line at Kreuzboden at 2400 meters above sea level, followed by a fast descent via the Trift Flowtrail and as a crowning finale a single trail through the Furwald forest.
All of this is framed by an alpine landscape with views of the highest mountains in Switzerland. Along the route there are numerous spots ideal for a photo stop. After the ascent to Kreuzboden, deck chairs and hammocks near the Kreuzboden lake await sports enthusiasts. Those who want to prepare for the descent to Saas-Grund can take a few test rounds in the Bike Skills Park.
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 trail starts at the valley station of the Bergbahnen Hohsaas and follows the Flurstrasse uphill, passing the last houses of Saas-Grund and the bridge before continuing through the forest and several alpine pastures. After the Triftalp comes the junction "Zingelstapfu", where the path turns north and continues uphill to the Kreuzboden station.
Behind the mountain restaurant Kreuzboden begins the descent. The first curves lead over the alpine meadows, then you cross the bridge to the edge of the ski slope. The route turns right and runs over alpine meadows and through small forests to the Triftalp, before you follow the field path uphill to the "Zingelstapfu". At the hairpin turn, the path branches off to the right and continues downhill, changing direction to the north at the next junction. After about 15 curves it reaches a wide field path. Shortly before the end of the forest turn left and after some switchbacks at the next fork near the irrigation canal continue left. The route finally turns right onto a narrow path and winds to the next junction where it meets the Flurstrasse. From here, the path leads downhill back to the starting point in Saas-Grund.
Start
Valley station Saas-Grund (1553m)
Destination
Valley station, Saas-Grund (1553m)
Author's recommendation
- The Kreuzboden with lake and Bike Skills Park invites you to linger.
Technical information
Altitude
2402m
1553m
Ascent
+918m
Descent
-918m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Tags
Public transport
Approach
The Saastal is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car shuttle. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car shuttle. From the south we are accessible via Simplon Pass or the Simplon car shuttle, and from the west you drive over Lausanne along the Rhone Valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
From Visp you drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee and follow the main road to Saas-Grund.
Parking
Parking is available at the valley station of the Bergbahnen Hohsaas.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
