Mountain bike tours
Lufu-Trail
Eischoll
10/14°
ClosedThe Lufu Trail is a downhill slope only and leads from Eischoll to Turtig near Raron, covering a distance of around 600 metres in altitude.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
3.28 kmDuration
10 m
Description
The starting point of the Lufu Trail in Eischoll can be easily reached by cable car where the downhill fun begins right at the mountain station. Designed as a single trail, and classified as medium to difficult with some technically more demanding sections, it is an easy ride for experienced bikers that leads over a winding route down into the valley. The route includes both disused hiking trails and newly created sections, offering bikers a lot of variety and fun. It is largely in its natural state, but various developments such as waves, hollows, steep-walled curves and smaller jumps have been added to spice it up considerably. Once down in the valley at Turtig, most bikers only have one thing on their minds, namely to do it all over again. Nothing could in fact be easier, as just eight minutes by cable car will take you back at the starting point in Eischoll.
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Turn-by-turn directions
The Lufu Trail begins immediately after leaving the cable car mountain station in Eischoll. The trail is classified as moderate to difficult and has some technically challenging sections but is smooth riding for experienced cyclists. The route leads through winding sections, both on disused hiking trails and newly created sections. The trail is largely natural, but is complemented by various features such as waves, hollows, steep wall curves and small jumps. It ends in Turtig near Raron after about 3.3 kilometres.
Start
Raron-Eischoll cable car mountain station (1209m)
Destination
Raron-Eischoll cable car valley station (636m)
Author's recommendation
Eischoll attracts mountain bikers with this flowing trail through enchanting fairytale forests as early as March, when there is still snow at higher altitudes.
Technical information
Altitude
1209m
636m
Ascent
+1m
Descent
-580m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
By train from Visp to Raron, from there to the Raron-Eischoll cable car. Regular train and bus connections at www.sbb.ch
Approach
From Visp or Brig:
- Take the A9 motorway to the Visp-West exit.
- Continue on the cantonal road towards Turtmann.
- In Turtmann, turn right and follow the road to Eischoll.
From Bern or Lausanne:
- Take the A9 motorway towards Valais to Sierre.
- Then take the main road to Turtmann.
- In Turtmann, take the winding road up to Eischoll.
Parking
There are various car parks in Eischoll, including by the ski lift and in the village centre.
If you want to start directly at the trail, check whether there are parking spaces near the entrance.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Bike Wallis. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
