Cycling routes

Valais Bike Route: Leukerbad - Oberwald (Stage 3)

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Leukerbad

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From the spa town of Leukerbad, this stage leads you along the banks of the Rhone to Oberwald, at the foot of the legendary Alpine passes (Nufenen, Grimsel, and Furka) and just a few kilometers away from the great Aletsch Glacier and the UNESCO World Natural Heritage.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

98.99 km

Duration

6:00 h
Moosalp
Blick auf den Pfynwald auf der Abfahrt von Leukerbad nach Leuk
Ritzinger Feldkapelle
Obergoms
Hohe Brücke zwischen Leuk und Erschmatt

Description

This stage starts in Leukerbad and takes you along the side of the Valais mountains along the right bank of the Rhone to the town of Brig. The route gradually rises through the Goms up to Oberwald. Some sections of this stage are laid out as gravel roads, which makes the entire route unique and can also provide some adrenaline. From Betten to Martisberg and from Steinhaus to Oberwald, you will find some gravel roads which have very good quality. An extraordinary experience is guaranteed on this route!

Turn-by-turn directions

With renewed energy from the Leukerbad thermal baths, you continue uphill along the banks of the Rhone and discover some unusual places in Upper Valais. The route passes close to the entrance of the Lötschberg railway tunnel, which connects Valais with the canton of Bern. Then you begin the ascent into the Goms, where you will encounter numerous small and typical Valais villages. You approach the great Aletsch Glacier, which is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. During the ascent into the Goms, the route takes you through the quiet and tranquil villages of Mörel, Betten, and Martisberg before reaching the stage destination Oberwald.

Start

Leukerbad, Rathausstrasse 4-8, 3954 Leukerbad (1380m)

Destination

Oberwald, Furkastrasse 10 (1364m)

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Author's recommendation

After the first 16.8 km, you cross the historic and dizzying "Hohe Brücke", which leads over the Feschilju stream.

Technical information

Altitude

1495m

623m

Ascent

+2029m

Descent

-2046m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Summit route
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Train connection to Leuk SBB and subsequent bus connection to Leukerbad.

Approach

Take the cantonal road no. 9 from Brig or Sierre to Susten, from where you continue towards Leukerbad at the roundabout. After 18 km, you reach Leukerbad.

Parking

Since this route is a partial section of a stage tour and the start location does not match the destination (not a circular route), we recommend arriving by public transport. Alternatively, the local parking lots in Leukerbad can be used. Please follow the local parking guidance system for this.

Equipment

Our recommendation: Technically flawless bicycle, helmet, gloves and bell, weather-appropriate clothing (always bring rain protection), drinks and snacks.

Safety information

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Riding this route is at your own risk; any liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 ambulance / 117 police / 1414 Rega.

Accurately assess your own skills and stamina. Riding the different routes is fundamentally at your own responsibility.

Additional information

More information about the destinations can be found here:

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Maps

Leisure map Switzerland: National overview map with the routes of SchweizMobil at scale 1:275,000

Source

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