Mountain bike tours

Mattsand Enduro

Mountainbiker auf einer Alm im Grächen

Grächen

The route leads as a classic enduro descent with a significant trail section from Grächen to Mattsand and offers a magnificent view of the mountain world of the Matter Valley.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

13.73 km

Duration

1:22 h

Description

The route starts in the middle of the idyllic mountain village of Grächen and leads at first via Gasenried to Schalbettu. The slightly ascending section partly runs along forest roads and passes through a charming piece of forest. After Schalbettu, the path crosses the Riedbach and after a few hundred meters on the forest road leads into a wonderful trail. This clings to the mountainsides for the first two kilometers and then leads into the Matter Valley. Anyone who is not yet out of breath will be speechless at the view of the high alpine mountain world with classics like Weisshorn and Zinalrothorn – simply breathtaking. From the Balmu area, the descent and trail fun starts. The versatile and varied single trail to Mattsand is of the highest quality and promises endless biker fun. From Mattsand, the return route to St. Niklaus or the connection to the Visp–Zermatt trail (no. 150) is then available.

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Turn-by-turn directions

The route starts in the middle of Grächen and leads initially via Gasenried to "Schalbettu". The path slightly ascends, partly on gravel roads, and passes through a very beautiful forest area. From "Schalbettu" you cross the Riedbach and after a few hundred meters on the gravel road, it merges into a wonderful trail. This initially leads about 2 km along the contour lines into the Mattertal. The view is breathtaking and characterized by a high alpine mountain world. Some classics like the Weisshorn and the Zinalrothorn stand out impressively and promise a great experience. At the "Balmu" area the descent starts and the trail enjoyment begins. The single trail is versatile, varied, and of the best quality. Trail fun is guaranteed up to Mattsand, and from here the connection back to St. Niklaus via the Visp-Zermatt trail (No. 150) is provided.

Start

Grächen (1617m)

Destination

St. Niklaus (1113m)

Author's recommendation

The mountain restaurant Hannigalp with its indoor playground "SISU Wolkenland"

Technical information

Altitude

1683m

1113m

Ascent

+146m

Descent

-650m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Singletrail/Free ride
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Visp to St. Niklaus and then by bus to Grächen. Regular train and bus connections are available at https://www.sbb.ch/ and https://www.postauto.ch/de/fahrplan

Additional information

https://www.graechen.ch/

Literature

www.bike-wallis.ch / www.bike-valais.ch

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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