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Moosalp – Mythical Alpine passes

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    The Moosalp is a pass worth making a detour for! If you take on this challenging climb with an altitude difference of 1550 meters by bike, the route starting from Turtmann will surprise you with numerous hairpin bends!
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    Distance 24.3 km
    2:45 h
    1,509 m
    90 m
    2,048 m
    627 m
    The route leads from Turtmann in the Rhone valley up to the pass on the Moosalp at 2044 meters above sea level. On the long ascent, you overcome a considerable altitude difference. The first kilometers lead through the forest, where the road describes four consecutive hairpin bends. Then follows a less winding section through the pastures located on the mountainside. You pass through the villages of Eischoll, Unterbäch, and Bürchen before tackling the last part to the pass, which leads through untouched nature. The narrow road winds through larch forests and offers a view of Visp located below and the opposite side of the Rhone valley. A last flat stretch near the Bürchner Alp allows a breather before the final climb to the pass summit.

    Author’s recommendation

    Don't miss the famous cream slices at the Moosalp restaurant at the pass summit!
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    Highest point
    Moosalp, 2,048 m
    Lowest point
    Turtmann, 627 m
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant Moosalp
    Bergrestauant Dorbia

    Safety information

    Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Use of this route is at your own risk; any liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police /1414 Rega. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is fundamentally at your own responsibility.

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    Roadbook

    The starting point is located on the cantonal road near the tourist information center. From there, the signs of the Valais cycle route markings will guide you to the pass. The long ascent consists of two steep sections, each nine kilometers long, and a hilly section in between that is six kilometers long. You will pass through the villages of Eischoll, Unterbäch, and Bürchen before tackling the final part to the pass, which leads through untouched nature. A final flat stretch near Bürchner Alp allows a breather before the final climb to the pass summit.
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    Bed and Breakfast Eischoll
    Hotel Bürchnerhof
    Tarns and moors on the Moosalpe
    Bergrestauant Dorbia
    Restaurant Moosalp

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Regular train connections from all over Switzerland via the Lötschberg Base Tunnel or Simplon line to Visp.

    Directions

    Cantonal road 9 from Brig or Siders to Visp.

    Parking

    Parking garage at the station in Visp. Follow the local parking guidance system in Visp.

    Coordinates

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    2'620'481E 1'127'871N
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    46.301940, 7.704474
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    46°18'07.0"N 7°42'16.1"E
    UTM
    32T 400231 5128411
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    Book recommendation by the author

    The tourist office in Turtmann and in Visp provides brochures on cycling in the region.

    Brochures: Road bike – The map

    Author’s map recommendations

    Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1288 Raron

    Equipment

    Our recommendation: a technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves, and bell, clothing appropriate to the weather (always carry rain protection), drink, and provisions.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    24.3 km
    Duration
    2:45 h
    Ascent
    1,509 m
    Descent
    90 m
    Highest point
    2,048 m
    Lowest point
    627 m
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