11.7 miles
Distance
3,134 ft
Climb
-3,129 ft
Descent
5,238 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
3,313 ft
Altitude min
3,807 ft
Altitude start
3,812 ft
Altitude end
-88.8%
Grade max
75.3%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,073 ft
Distance flat

The Heida Bike Loop is a spectacular all-mountain tour with quite a bit of exposure and exciting trail sections. Other highlights include the view of the Augstbord region and the Bernese Alps, the highest vineyard north of the Alps and typical Valais barns.

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Paved: 11km
Forest Track: 3km
SingleTrail: 5km

Detailed Description
Heida Loop #547 is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Stalden VS. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,134 ft with a max elevation of 5,238 ft then descends -3,129 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Altitude min
    3,313 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,807 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,812 ft
  • Climb
    3,134 ft
  • Descent
    -3,129 ft
  • Grade max
    -88.8%
  • Grade min
    75.3%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,073 ft

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