Many mountain bikers head for the Chrüzegg in the Zurich Oberland. Equally attractive is the area on the Toggenburg side, where the Chrüzegg is a popular destination in the Wattwil region.
The tour from Scuol to Tuoi hut connects the wonderful southern flanks of Lower Engadine to a majestic and sporty singletrail tour in view of the summit of the Silvrettagebiet.
Die Route zur Coaz-Hütte mit dem Mountainbike ist so spektakulär wie anspruchsvoll. Im Antlitz der Gletscherwelt des Piz Berninas zirkelt man auf dem Höhenweg zur exponierten Hütte. Der Hüttenweg wie auch die Abfahrt ins Val Roseg ist nur sehr guten Fahrern zu empfehlen – für diese ist die Tour aber ein Erlebnis der Spitzenklasse.
The Arnisee lake sits in an idyllic location on a high plateau far above the steep Reuss valley. It marks the end point of an excellent mountain bike route and is the starting point for the first-class descent into Intschi.
Among skilled bikers, Palfris is a household name. Palfris is the alp where a 1,300 meter single track leads down to Heiligkreuz, a town near Sargans.
Der Balcon de Val Ferret ist eine Art Hochebene direkt gegenüber dem Mont Blanc. Und mitten hindurch führt ein Singletrail. Diese Route ist ein Feuerwerk für alle Sinne. Die pure Schönheit des Mont Blanc kommt kaum wo anders besser zur Geltung als hier.
The Colle Malatra is a challenging pass from the region of Grand Saint Bernard over to the Val Ferret. The views of Mont Blanc are stunning on this route and the tour is peppered with (high) alpine single tracks. The route is a highlight for fit endurance riders.
Piz Languard (3263 m.a.s.l.) is one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the Upper Engadine – and cannot be reached by mountainbike. However, it can be combined into a first-class Bike&Hike route, which should only be done in the off-season or in the off-season because of the many hikers.
Der Hirschberg ist einer der Hausberge des Orts Appenzell und verbindet diesen mit dem St. Galler Rheintal. Mit dem Mountainbiker bietet er beste Sicht auf den Säntis und spassige Trails in Richtung Altstätten.
Grenchen is known for its modern velodrome, but not necessarily for its mountain bike routes. Unjustly so. This is proven by the wonderful mountain bike tour along the Grenchenberg and the Montagne de Romont to the gates of Biel.
The Hallwilersee is in a wonderful location in the border region of the cantons of Lucerne and Aarau. The trip round the lake by bike is memorable thanks to the beautiful scenery and constant view of the water.
The exciting Sitzberg tour leads from Turbenthal to the Sternenberg and back via Fischingen and Bichelsee. It’s a classic tour of the Zürcher Oberland region.
Der Monte Grappa ist einer der grossen Singletrail-Klassiker in Italien. Am südlichen Fuss der Dolomiten gelegen, bietet die Tour neben einem Serpentinen-Feuerwerk auch historische Denkanstösse: die Region war im ersten Weltkrieg eines der schlimmsten Schlachtfelder.
The trail along the ridge from Punta Leysser to the Col du Mont Joux high above Aosta is a singletrail that is spectacle beyond compare. The Mont Blanc massif forms the breathtaking scenery.
The Lej Cavloc is a treasure of the Oberengadin region. Combining the route with a circuit around Silsersee lake via Grevasalvas makes it a good mountain biking tour.
The Dreibündenstein is one of the landmark summits of Chur. For mountain biking, it’s worthwhile to make the ascent via Feldis and the long descent via Brambrüesch to Chur.
The mountain village of Laura at the entrance to Valle Mesolcina (Misox) is famous for its many singletrail descents to Roveredo and Bellinzona. One of these trails leads over Monti Loga and impresses with its panorama.
The Tschentenalp, which looms over Adelboden, is the destination of this classic mountain biking tour. The descent leads over an exciting singletrail back to Adelboden.
The combination of the Val Mora tour out of Münstertal and the Laghi-di-Fraele tour from Livigno becomes an impressive and exceptional two-day tour between Sta. Maria and Livigno.
The Eggerhorn high above the Binn valley is the destination of an exceptional singletrail tour that is hardly known. The descent from the summit to Fiesch is an insider tip away from the well-known routes in Valais.
Auf dem 3131 Meter hohen Monte Chaberton wurde im zweiten Weltkrieg eine der grössten Gipfelfestungen der Alpen gebaut. Heute sind noch Ruinen geblieben – und alte Strasse und Singletrails, die den aussergewöhnlichen Berg zur bekannten Bike-Toure haben werden lassen.
The Pila Bikepark has more to offer than just the artificial downhill trails, for example, several singletrail downhills to Aosta. One of them starts at Lac Chamolé.
Singletrail-Liebhabern ist der Bergrücken nördlich des Val Terbi bei Delémont ein Begriff. Hier gibt es die längsten und knackigsten Bike-Trails der Region.<br />
The Calanda is not just a beer, but also a prominent mountain in the vicinity of Chur. The high-altitude SAC hut is a popular destination there for mountainbikers.
Monte Bolettone is a wonderful panoramic mountain high above Como and easy to reach by mountainbike. But the descents are better than the views. Local mountainbikers have done an excellent job here and conjured up world-class trails in the forest.
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