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Bussalp Loop

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  • Single trail descent
    Single trail descent
    Photo: Head of PM Grindelwald, Grindelwald Tourismus

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    A varied mountain bike loop on the sunny side in Grindelwald with breathtaking views.

    difficult
    Distance 18.4 km
    3:30 h
    932 m
    932 m
    1,801 m
    1,028 m

    From Grindelwald, the paved road winds up to Bussalp. At the top, it is worth driving a few meters further to the viewpoint. A wonderful place to pause for a few minutes and enjoy the fantastic panorama.

    The route continues towards Rasthysi/Holenwang. The descent on the gravel road is easy and relaxed. Past Rasthysi, it continues on the paved road uphill towards Nodhalten. Then on gravel road, forest path, and cool single trails via Aellfluh back to Grindelwald.

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    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,801 m
    Lowest point
    1,028 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 56.29%Forested/wild trail 15.87%Path 13.33%Road 13.03%Unknown 1.44%
    Asphalt
    10.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2.9 km
    Path
    2.4 km
    Road
    2.4 km
    Unknown
    266 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Kreuz & Post - Grindelwald
    Derby Hotel Bahnhof - Grindelwald
    Berggasthof Raschthysi
    Berggasthof Bussalp

    Safety information

    Considerate and safe - Bike code

    • Wear protective gear
    • Assess your skills correctly
    • Give way to hikers
    • Stay on the trail
    • Close pasture fences

    Tips and suggestions

    Trail Rules

    Guide

    Grindelwald Bus

    Roadbook

    Grindelwald - Lochsteinen - Bussalp - Rasthysi - Holenwang - Nodhalten - Aellfluh - Grindelwald
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    Grindelwald
    Aussichtspunkt Aellfluh
    Bussalp
    Hotel Kreuz & Post - Grindelwald
    Derby Hotel Bahnhof - Grindelwald
    Berggasthof Raschthysi
    Berggasthof Bussalp
    INTERSPORT Graf - your ski rental in Grindelwald
    Indoor Seilpark Grindelwald

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. Trains run every half hour.

    Grindelwald

    From Interlaken Ost station, we reach Grindelwald without changing trains via the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB). Important: board the rear part of the train as it splits at Zweilütschinen. Those boarding at the front end up in Lauterbrunnen. The ride takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later, we arrive at the terminal station in the village.

    There are three train stations in Grindelwald (Terminal, Grund, and Dorf). The terminal station (Dorf) is located in the center of Grindelwald.

    Directions

    The fastest way from Basel and Geneva to the Jungfrau Region leads via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open all year round.

    From the south, arrival takes place via Grimsel or Susten Pass into the Jungfrau Region. Both passes are only open in summer. An alternative is the Simplon Pass with the following car transport through the Lötschberg tunnel.

    Grindelwald

    From Interlaken we follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here we turn left towards Grindelwald. The entire drive takes about 30 minutes and leads over a partially winding route.

    Parking

    Grindelwald

    There are three public parking garages: Parking garage Eiger+ (252 spaces), Parking garage Sports center (160 spaces), and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, we can also use the parking lot in Grindelwald Grund.

    Coordinates

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    2'645'598E 1'163'852N
    DD
    46.624367, 8.033999
    DMS
    46°37'27.7"N 8°02'02.4"E
    UTM
    32T 426046 5163876
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Bike/cycling map from Grindelwald Tourism

    Equipment

    • Technically perfectly maintained (E-) mountain bike
    • Helmet, gloves, cycling glasses & bell
    • Elbow & knee protectors
    • Mountain bike shoes
    • Weather-appropriate & durable clothing
    • Day cycling backpack
    • Beverage & food
    • Repair kit
    • First aid kit
    • Mobile phone
    • Map material

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18.4 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    932 m
    Descent
    932 m
    Highest point
    1,801 m
    Lowest point
    1,028 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent Singletrail/Free ride

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