Fiescher valley route

Tip
13.00 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Mountain bike tour
  • 1:50 h
  • 13.00 km
  • 362 m
  • 362 m
  • 1,050 m
  • 1,248 m
  • 198 m
  • Start: Fiesch, public transport hub
  • Destination: Fiesch, public transport hub

From the Fiesch public transport hub, take the road towards Fieschertal up to the first left turn. Follow it until you can turn right onto a natural trail. You cross a bridge and stay on the path until a road branches left directly leading into the village of Fieschertal. After crossing it, pedal uphill and then continue towards the Fiescher Glacier. After some time, the paved road becomes a trail leading to Hobrigga. Cross the Wysswasser river and enjoy the descent on cool, easy singletrails back to Fiesch. At the height of Fiesch Obermatta, bike down into Birchi and take the turn towards Wiler. Stay on the natural trail until you meet the paved road above Lax. Follow it uphill for a short stretch, then take the singletrail branching right. At Wiler, ride down into the village and back via Birchi to the Fiesch public transport hub.

By the way: This bike route is also e-MTB compatible. Note, however, that the indicated duration is reduced. You can calculate the exact time required on our route portal.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

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Directions

Fiesch, public transport hub - Fieschertal - Fiesch - Wiler - Lax - Wiler - Fiesch, public transport hub

Safety guidelines

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

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Equipment

Basic equipment for mountain biking

  • Bicycle helmet (possibly enduro or full-face helmet)
  • Bike gloves, elbow and knee protectors (possibly back and shin protectors)
  • Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (possibly mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
  • Clothing in a multi-layer principle 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 bike tube
  • Chain tool
  • Allen keys
  • Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation
  • Bike lock

Where applicable, a 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 complete and are only suggestions on what you should pack.

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

Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and contains no prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the cantonal road 19 up to the Fiesch exit, then the Furka road to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
Large paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, station (public transport hub).

Additional information

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

From Fiesch there are numerous MTB routes. Discover more on our route portal.

Location and Contact

Fiescher valley route
3984 Fiesch