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18.8 miles
Distance
4,659 ft
Climb
-4,663 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
3,385 ft
Altitude min
3,409 ft
Altitude start
3,406 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-101.3%
Grade max
50%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,498 ft
Distance flat
This trail is suitable for trail beginners and advanced, but already require an advanced mountain bike riding technique and trailer experience. A good balance with weight shifting to overcome obstacles, step riding, as well as a safe cornering and braking technique are necessary.
Since summer 2018, the mountain bike trail at Lake Bachalp - Grindelwald is officially signposted. First, however, you’ll have to conquer the ascent from Grindelwald. The asphalt pass road leads to Grosse Scheidegg. It continues on a gravel road to First and Lake Bachalp. Once you reach the top, it's time for a bite and a break to take in the breath-taking snow-covered peaks of the Bernese Alps. Once your break is over, you will then take the 13 km descent. It is a mix of rock slabs, stepped passages, meadows and woods on the 1,200 metres downhill. The trail, overall, is mostly smooth to ride.
source: schweizmobil.ch
Detailed Description
Bachalpsee Bike #341 is a 19 mile popular red route located near Grindelwald. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 4,659 ft with a max elevation of 7,469 ft then descends -4,663 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Oct 26, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance19 miles
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Avg time4 hr 1 min
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Altitude min3,385 ft
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Altitude start3,409 ft
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Altitude end3,406 ft
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Climb4,659 ft
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Descent-4,663 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-101.3%
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Grade min50%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat4,498 ft
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Trails in Route
| 4 miles | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,051 ft | |||||
| 1,706 ft | |||||
| 3,484 ft | |||||
| 2,858 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingRed
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Bachalpsee Waldsptiz Trail
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Jul 27, 2026
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