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!
difficult
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!
Author
Delia Inniger
Difficulty
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Highest point
Moosalp, 2,048 m
Lowest point
Turtmann, 627 m
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24.3 km
Rest stops
Restaurant MoosalpBergrestauant 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.
Tips and suggestions
More information :
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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Turtmanntal TourismusBed 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
SwissGrid
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
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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.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
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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