The Jeizibärg route is the perfect tour for lovers of natural trails amid beautiful scenery. The combination of flow and rocky sections makes it unique.
difficult
Distance 25 km
Duration3:40 h
Ascent843 m
Descent1,728 m
Highest point2,311 m
Lowest point625 m
The starting point for this route is Gampel, from where a cable car takes you in 10 minutes to the village of Jeizinen. Begin with a demanding climb of around 800 metres, then continue on a gentle slope on an asphalt road to Untere Feselalp, where you can top up your energy at the "Trächu Hittu" alpine restaurant. Continue your ascent and cross Obere Feselalp to the highest point of the route, the famous "Heruhubel". The second part of this tour begins at the foot of the "Einig Alichji" and consists of a varied descent to the Rhone valley. Initially quite simple and with only a gentle incline, the route becomes steeper and more demanding, with a mixture of fluid and technical singletracks. Cross the two Meiggu mountain pastures and various mountain villages to Niedergampel. Not only will you enjoy the variety of trails, but also the view of the Lötschental and the majestic 4,000m alpine peaks.
Author’s recommendation
From "Oberi Meiggu" you can ride to Faldumalp and from there take the no. 145 "Bietschhorn Bike" route in the Lötschental.
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.
The route begins with a cable car ride from Gampel to Jeizinen. This is followed by an ascent of around 800 metres to Untere and then Obere Feselalp, before giving way to a single trail to "Heruhubel". Shortly after this comes the highest point of your route, at 2,311 metres above sea level. Start a smooth descent on a singletrack to the Oberi Meiggu mountain pasture. This is followed by a slightly steeper and technically demanding section before a short break on the forest road to the Underi Meiggu mountain pasture. The path then continues towards "Arblöuwinu" and on to Jeizinen. The last section, between Erschmatt and Niedergampel, features various passages filled with stones and rocks as well as some beautiful curves. Finally, there are various flowing and winding sections on the way to Niedergampel, before riding quietly along the main road back to Gampel.
Public transport
Gampel can be reached by train (SBB), then the cable car takes you to the starting point in Jeizinen.
By road
From Basel and Zurich: A1 motorway to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; Kandersteg - Goppenstein car transport; direction Gampel. From Gampel, cable car to Jeizinen.
From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Sierre; Gampel. From Gampel, cable car to Jeizinen.
Parking
Gampel/Jeizinen parking
When you take the cable car, the car park in Gampel is free of charge. With this in mind, please give the cable car staff your license plate number.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'621'879E 1'130'594N
DD
46.326391, 7.722740
DMS
46°19'35.0"N 7°43'21.9"E
UTM
32T 401682 5131105
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The Gampel-Bratsch or Leuk tourist offices can provide you with a range of informative documents and brochures on mountain biking in the destination.
Author’s map recommendations
Swisstopo national maps 1:25 000: 2527 Lötschental
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.
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Jeizibärg BikePhoto: Andy Lloyd, Alpine Trails GmbH
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