Mountain bike tours

San Gottardo Biketrail Nufenenpass - Ulrichen

Flowiger Abschnitt auf dem Nufenentrail vom Nufenenpass nach Ulrichen.

Obergoms

12/17°

Starting from the Nufenen Pass, the highest Alpine pass in Switzerland, this descent impresses with its varied character. At times technically demanding over rocky terrain, then flowing again over alpine meadows, the trail winds its way into Obergoms against a breathtaking backdrop, ending in Oberwald.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

11.1 km

Duration

1:20 h

Der oberste Streckenabschnitt ist technisch anspruchsvoll und verblockt.

Abwechslungsreicher und spektakulärer Mountainbiketrail vom Nufenenpass nach Ulrichen.

Über steiniges Gelände, vorbei an Trockenmauern und weiteren Relikten der Römerzeit.

Überquerung der Brücke mit Blick zurück Richtung Nufenenpass.

Über eine historische Brücke beim Ladstafel.

Description

The postbus takes you comfortably from Airolo to the start of the route on the Nufenen Pass (2,478 metres above sea level). The pass road between Goms (VS) and the Bedretto Valley (TI) is the highest in Switzerland. The pass offers a marvellous view of the snow-covered peaks of the Bernese and Valais Alps. And you can already get a first glimpse of the descent ahead; some sections of the trail are clearly recognisable from above.

The trail first makes another detour across the cantonal border into Ticino before continuing on Valais soil. The uppermost section leads through a high alpine landscape: over stony terrain, past dry stone walls and other relics of Roman times. It's worth taking a look into the distance: apart from the wonderful view over the entire valley, the peaks of the Finsteraarhorn, Mönch, Jungfrau and Eiger can be recognised in the background on a clear day. This is followed by flowing sections over soft alpine meadows and forest floor. These are interrupted by short, technically more demanding sections. The crossings of the Nufenen Pass road offer ideal breaks to catch your breath.

Turn-by-turn directions

The trail always runs alongside the Ägene mountain stream and the pass road out of the valley. The vegetation, fauna and flora change during the descent: at the top of the pass it is often windy and fresh, even in midsummer; the landscape is stony and barren. Towards the bottom, it gets warmer and warmer and the landscape becomes more colourful, the ground softer and the trail more flowy. Once in the valley, you follow the Rhone route between Ulrichen and Oberwald. This stage is suitable for experienced mountain bikers, with downhill fun taking centre stage.

Start

Nufenenpass (2478m)

Destination

Ulrichen (1347m)

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