recommended route
Kreuzboden Bike
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Blick von Zingelstapfu zum MattmarkdammPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG
All this is framed by an alpine landscape and the view of the highest mountains in Switzerland. There are plenty of great photo points along the way. After the ascent to Kreuzboden, loungers and hammocks are available for sports enthusiasts to enjoy a relaxing moment not far from the Kreuzbodensee. If you wish to prepare for the descent to Saas-Grund, the Bike Skills Park is ready for a few trials runs.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, ensuring you observe all signposting. Kindly close the 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 levels and abilities. All riding is at one’s own risk.Preparing for mountain bike outings
Tips and hints
Saastal Tourismus AGObere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch
Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG
Seilbahnstrasse 18
3910 Saas-Grund
Phone: +41 27 958 15 80
E-Mail: info@hohsaas.ch
www.hohsaas.ch
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Behind the Kreuzboden mountain restaurant, the second part of the tour, the descent, begins. The first bends lead through alpine meadows, before crossing the bridge to the edge of the ski run. The route branches off to the right and leads through alpine meadows and small woods to Triftalp before following the country road to “Zingelstapfu”.
At the hairpin bend, the path forks to the right and continues downhill, changing direction to the north at the next junction. After about 15 bends, it reaches a wide country road. Just before the end of the forest, turn left and then, after a few hairpin bends, continue left at the next junction near the irrigation canal. The route eventually turns right onto a narrow path and winds to the next corner, which joins the country road. From here, the trail descends to your starting point in Saas-Grund.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus in the direction of Saas-Fee (bus 511). In Saas-Grund, get off at the Bergbahnen stop.Getting there
Saas-Fee/Saas Valley can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north you can reach us via Bern via the Lötschberg car transport. From the east you come over the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport. From the south you can reach us via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.In Visp, take the roundabout at the bridge and turn south towards Saas-Fee and Zermatt. At the end of the village of Stalden at the crossroads, follow the signs to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, go to the start of the Hohsaas ski lifts to the east.
Parking
There is a big car park next to the station at the start of the excursion.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist offices of the holiday region Saas-Fee/Saastal can provide you with a range of informative documentsand brochures about mountain biking in the destination.
Author’s map recommendations
Bike map Saas-Fee/Saastal
Equipment
We recommend: Bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Preparing for mountain bike outings
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