From Heiligkreuz to Breithorn past Twingi Gorge

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50.44 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
Mountain bike tour
  • 4:45 h
  • 50.44 km
  • 1,817 m
  • 1,817 m
  • 879 m
  • 2,451 m
  • 1,572 m
  • Start: Fiesch, public transport hub
  • Destination: Fiesch, public transport hub
Challenging bike route to Breithornsattel past Twingi Gorge with a 1800 m ascent

Starting by the public transport hub in Fiesch, ride along Furkastrasse towards Lax, turn left by the tennis court at the end of the village and cross the Rhone bridge by the power station. After a short distance across country you'll reach Binntalstrasse that leads to the village of Ernen, famous for its square featuring the Capuchin and William Tell houses as well as St. George's Church. From Ernen, continue riding up Binntalstrasse to the Binn Valley tunnel, which you'll pass on the right as you take the dirt track through the wild and romantic Twingi Gorge. At the end of the gorge you'll pass the hamlet of Ze Binne by a small reservoir and follow the road towards Heiligkreuz. From here you'll have to pedal hard to overcome the altitude difference of just under 1,000 metres on the dirt track up to the Breithornsattel. When you reach the top you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Aletsch Plateau on the opposite side, the Finsteraarhorn and the Fiescher Glacier. Enjoy a well-earned rest before taking on the rapid descent to the village of Grengiols. Just below the village, turn off to the right and pass beneath the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway viaduct towards Furkastrasse. The road will lead you back to Fiesch via Lax after a short final ascent by the Deischerkehre tunnel.

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Best to visit

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Depends on weather

Directions

Fiesch, public transport hub - Ernen - Ze Binne - Heiligkreuz - Breithorn - Grengiols - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Weather-proof clothing, solid footwear, refreshment/water.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, follow Furkastrasse as far as the parking facilities.
Please inform yourself about parking facilities in the area.
From Brig train station to Fiesch with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (travel time: 30 min.).

Additional information

Contact us for further information:


Aletsch Arena AG


Furkastrasse 39


CH-3983 Mörel-Filet


Tel.: +41 27 928 58 58


Fax: +41 27 928 58 59


E-Mail: info@aletscharena.ch


Internet: www.aletscharena.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Don’t miss the chance to stop by Twingi Gorge and the village Ernen with its picturesque main square.

Safety guidelines

Ausschliesslich die markierten Bike-Wege und Strassen benutzen und die Beschilderung befolgen. Bitte Gatter und Weidezäune wieder hinter sich schliessen. Rücksicht nehmen auf Wanderer sowie Pflanzen und Tiere. Wanderer haben grundsätzlich Vortritt. Eigene Fähigkeiten und Kondition gut einschätzen. Das Befahren der verschiedenen Routen erfolgt grundsätzlich auf eigene Verantwortung. 

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From Heiligkreuz to Breithorn past Twingi Gorge
3984 Fiesch