Valais Panorama Bike 1. Grimsel-Reckingen

The Postbus will transport you and your mountain bike from Bellwald to the Grimsel Pass in comfort. After the Hotel Grimsel Passhöhe, leave the pass road, pass the Marmot Park and take the historic path on the left. Walk briefly past the Totesee lake, then take the rocky, technical sections to the south-west.

At Nassbode, descend to the junction using an alpine track, turn right and follow this upwards via Unnerbodme and then Gämschfax to Üerlichergale. This road then descends gently into the valley to Ulrichen. On the other side, the historic pass road will take you up the Ägene valley in places, from Zum Loch to just above Kittbrigg. Approximately 60 metres before the suspension bridge, turn right and cross the new pass road onto the forest track to Moosmatte. From here, 175 metres of ascent await you as far as Chietal. The final descent via Flesche and Breite Wald takes you through larch forests on briefly steeper sections, before returning to the end of the valley, where you can have a relaxed ride on Cycle Route 1, alternating left and right of the Rhône, as far as Reckingen.

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.

Preparing for mountain bike outings

Follow the Valais Panorama Bike route no. 81 in Mountainbiking in Switzerland. View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility: Valais Panorama Bike no. 81.

Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting.

 
The mountains are a place of pleasure to be shared and respected, offering space in which to meet up and share unforgettable moments, whether by bike or on foot. For all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy them properly, it is essential that mountains are shared in a way that respects both Nature and agriculture. Respectful behaviour enables everyone to enjoy their hobby in the best possible conditions. Find out about the recommendations and rules in place.

When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Best practice guidelines

From Zurich: take the A1 motorway to Bern, then the A6 to Spiez and continue towards Kandersteg; use the Kandersteg-Goppenstein car train and continue towards Wiler.

From Geneva: take the A1 motorway to Lausanne, then continue on the A9 towards Brig as far as Gampel; continue towards Goppenstein, then Wiler.

From Milan: take the A8/A26 motorway towards Simplon; use the Iselle-Brig car train and continue towards Visp (Visp), then Gampel; continue towards Goppenstein, then Wiler.

Take the train to Brig (SBB), then the regional train Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to Oberwald, followed by the Post Bus to Grimsel pass. Don’t forget to book a place for your mountain bike on the Oberwald-Grimsel pass line on sbb.ch.

Follow the directions for parking in Oberwald. For this leg of the Valais Panorama Bike (VPB), we recommend that you park your vehicle in Reckingen and get to Grimsel pass using public transport (regional train and post bus). Remember to reserve a place for your bike on the sbb.ch platform for the Oberwald-Grimsel pass bus line.

Book your Valais Panorama Bike trip and explore a scenic route through Upper Valais. Includes bike-friendly hotels and luggage transport. Go to valais.ch/valaispanoramabike. 

More information about the destination:

Obergoms

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Valais Panorama Bike regional route

Experienced sportsmen and women can take the Postbus to the Nufenen Pass, at an altitude of 2,478 metres, and follow a technically demanding trail back to the original route.