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Grächen Loop
Mountain Bike
· Valais
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Mountain biking family in GrächenPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
The Grächen circuit tour around the village of the same name is an all-mountain route for families combining easy single trails and sections on wider paths and gravel roads.
easy
Distance 10.4 km
1:32 h
330 m
330 m
1,781 m
1,493 m
This circuit tour for the whole family begins at the heart of the village, initially taking you past the Hannigalp valley station. After a short climb on a gravel road, the tour makes its first descent, flowing down to the idyllic Z’Seew mountain lake, which provides a welcome opportunity to take a break and cool off – particularly on hot summer days. Reinvigorated, you now head up to the Äbnet junction, then take the broad trail to the Bärgji-Alp and Jägerstube restaurants, where you can stop for refreshments in pleasant surroundings. The Barrhorn stands out amongst the three-thousand-metre peaks that line up opposite as the highest snow-free summit in Europe that is accessible to hikers. There is a comfortable trail leading from the Grächen Bärgji valley station back to the starting point in Grächen. You can also take the varied and flowing enduro trail from Titter down to Kalpetran. The tour can also connect with the Zermatt-Visp trail (No. 150).
Author’s recommendation
Lake Grächen is an ideal place for both grown-ups and kids to rest, cool off and have fun in the water.
Difficulty
S1
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Im Loch, 1,781 m
Lowest point
Schallbettji, 1,493 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
4.8 km
Path
2.8 km
Road
2.7 km
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.Tips and hints
More informations:
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Start
Grächen (1,614 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'630'961E 1'116'186N
DD
46.196426, 7.839712
DMS
46°11'47.1"N 7°50'23.0"E
UTM
32T 410474 5116526
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Destination
Grächen
Turn-by-turn directions
The route is signposted in one direction only: Grächen -> Z’Seew -> Taa -> Bärgji -> Chummulti -> Bina -> Grächen
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Regular rail connections to St. Niklaus from across Switzerland. Continue by postal bus to Grächen. Remember to reserve your space for bike transport on bus.Getting there
Ideally go to Grächen.Parking
The holiday destination of Grächen is partly car-free. Access for private vehicles is only permitted up to the village centre.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'630'961E 1'116'186N
DD
46.196426, 7.839712
DMS
46°11'47.1"N 7°50'23.0"E
UTM
32T 410474 5116526
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist office in Grächen has got brochures and information material about mountain biking in the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1308 St. Niklaus
Equipment
We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Difficulty
S1
easy
Distance
10.4 km
Duration
1:32 h
Ascent
330 m
Descent
330 m
Highest point
1,781 m
Lowest point
1,493 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 1 Waypoints
- 1 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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