Blausee Trail

Tip

3.68 km long

Difficulty: medium

Great panorama

MTB tour

© Claudio Della Bianca, Aletsch Arena AG

0:30 h
3.68 km
3 m
300 m
1,902 m
2,202 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Blausee
Destination: Riederalp Village

The Blausee Trail starts directly below the mid-station Blausee (Moosfluh Bahn). From there, it immediately begins with some flowing turns and small jumps, with magnificent views of Weisshorn and Matterhorn. Around the Chüehstall restaurant (which invites you to take a wonderful break), the trail becomes narrower and more natural again. On the descent, you repeatedly cross the grazing area of the local Eringer cows and catch spectacular views of the Riederalp and the whole valley. The trail mostly has long and somewhat flatter straights and shorter, more winding sections to cross the few steep slopes. The last section into the village runs along the trainer lift on the Chieweide and can also be used well from the village by short pedaling as a warm-up run.

Highlights:

Before the ride starts, enjoy the Blausee at the mid-station
Many narrow single trail sections with small technical features
Some flow trail sections with small jumps and steep wall turns
Ideal warm-up route for your further trail adventure in the Aletsch

Note: For beginners: As soon as you can master the Wurzenbord Trail effortlessly, you are right on the Blausee Trail.

Trail type: Predominantly Tech/Single Trail with some Style/Flow Trail sections, lower red difficulty level

Terrain: Alpine pastures, without large exposures, suitable for mass sports.

Trail signage: Follow the red signs with the white biker symbol.

Directions

Mid-station Blausee - Riederalp Village

Safety guidelines

Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always at your own risk.

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Equipment

Basic mountain biking equipment

Bicycle helmet (if necessary, enduro or full-face helmet)
Bike gloves, elbow and knee protectors (if necessary, back and shin protectors)
Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (if necessary, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
Backpack (with rain cover)
Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
Sunglasses
Mobile phone
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Cash
Navigation device / map and compass
Sufficient provisions and drinking water

Technical equipment

Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
Tire repair kit
Spare bicycle tube
Chain breaker
Allen keys
Handlebar mount for mobile phone/GPS
Bicycle lock

Where applicable, roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.

The lists for 'basic equipment' and 'technical equipment' do not claim to be exhaustive and serve only as suggestions on what you should pack.

For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.

Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not include prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow Cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.

Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Other parking options are signposted.

Large, paid multi-storey car parks at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp.

Additional information

Specifically for smaller children (under 8 years) and beginners without experience, the last section of about 250m on the "Chieweide" near the practice ski lift is designed as a specifically low-threshold offering for first attempts. This section is also suitable in length for small children and can be easily reached from the village, and together with the Modular Pump Track and other mobile installations provides a good practice area. If these two infrastructures can be managed safely, nothing should stand in the way of riding the entire Blausee Trail.

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Insider tips:

Ideal place to stop at the Chüehstall restaurant in the first third of the route

Message:
You are no longer a complete beginner and want to take your skills to the next level? Then dare to take on the Blausee Trail – and master the entry into the world of Aletsch Enduro Trails.