5.9 miles
Distance
585 ft
Climb
-2,420 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

| Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace

(English translation below / Deutsche Übersetzung unten)

Breithorntrail
Le trajet entre Lauchernalp et Wiler est accessible à tous les pratiquants de VTT qu’ils soient amateurs ou initiés. Cette descente offre une belle vue sur le Breithorn, un sommet du Lötschental. Le sentier traverse le traditionnel village de montagne de Weissenried avec sa jolie chapelle. Ensuite direction Ried, puis Wiler, en longeant la rivière Lonza.

Breithorntrail
This route from Lauchernalp to Wiler is suitable for all mountain bikers, from beginner to expert. Riders enjoy fine views of the Breithorn, one of the dramatic peaks of the Lötschental. The trail passes through the traditional mountain village of Weissenried, with its pretty chapel, before dropping down to Ried and following the river Lonza back to Wiler.

Breithorntrail
Die Route zwischen der Lauchernalp und Wiler ist für alle Mountainbiker zugänglich, egal ob Anfänger oder fortgeschritten. Die Abfahrt bietet einen schönen Blick auf das Breithorn im Lötschental. Der Weg führt durch das traditionelle Bergdorf Weissenried mit seiner hübschen Kapelle. Danach geht es Richtung Ried und entlang der Lonza weiter bis nach Wiler.

Detailed Description
Breithorntrail is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Kippel. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 585 ft with a max elevation of 6,457 ft then descends -2,420 ft.

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Trails in Route

Weritzalp3,780 ft
Melkenbiel1,411 ft
Netzbord3,428 ft
Jungholz495 ft
Weissenried3,012 ft
Oberried1,965 ft
Ried433 ft
Fiischtertan459 ft
Weestenmattu3,409 ft
Obru Mattä2,621 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy
More Stats for Breithorntrail mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 8 min
  • Altitude min
    4,573 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,457 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,623 ft
  • Grade
    -5.9%
  • Grade max
    -81.8%
  • Grade min
    45.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    479 ft
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