Heida Loop

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The Heida Loop is a beautiful and varied all-mountain route that lets you enjoy flowing single trails.

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moderate

Distance 18.5 km

2:33 h

726 m

1,582 m

1,007 m

You can reach Staldenried from Stalden in a few minutes using the aerial cableway. Here the loop tour begins with an ascent, where around 500 meters of altitude have to be managed up to the hamlet of Riedji. Take a short break here and enjoy the view of the Augstbord region and the Bernese Alps with the striking Bietschhorn. Then a wonderful single trail leads through the forest to Unnerbrunnu and onwards to Visperterminen. The Heida village, with Europe's highest vineyard, offers many cultural experiences and hosts impressive barns in the old village center. The tour continues with a short descent to Niederhäusern. Afterwards, you will find a simple idyllic trail with a flat section, a short steep climb, and a final descent to Staldenried. From Staldenried, a flowing trail leads to Neubrück. The last stretch to Visp can be covered on the connecting trail Zermatt–Visp (No. 150).

Author’s recommendation

The children's world in the Heida village of Visperterminen offers lovingly designed, unconventional play areas inside five old Valais barns and sheds.

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Mégane Roduit

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Valais/Wallis Promotion

Difficulty

S2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Landscape

Highest point

Riedji, 1,582 m

Lowest point

Rohre, 1,007 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

2.9 km

Path

4.8 km

Road

10.8 km

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Safety information

The mountains are a place of joy for sharing and respecting. The mountain world is a place to meet and experience unforgettable moments together – whether by bike or on foot. To allow all users to benefit, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior enables everyone to practice their leisure activities under the best conditions. Get information about recommendations and rules.

Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is always at your own responsibility.

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Tips and suggestions

More information:

Staldenried-Gspon

View this route on SchweizMobil:

Route 547: Heida Loop

Roadbook

The route is signposted only in one direction: Staldenried -> Visperterminen -> Staldenried -> Neubrück

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Public transport

With the SBB train, you can reach Visp. From Visp, there are regular train and bus connections to Stalden. Then take the aerial cableway to Gspon. Remember to reserve a space for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile App or on sbb.ch.

Directions

Ideally, drive by car to Stalden.

Parking

In Stalden, you have various parking options: https://www.stalden.ch/sites/verkehr-umwelt/parkmoeglichkeiten

Coordinates

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2'634'484E 1'119'849N

46.229207, 7.885628

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46°13'45.1"N 7°53'08.3"E

UTM

32T 414068 5120118

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

The tourist office in Staldenried-Gspon provides you with informational material and brochures on mountain biking in the destination.

Author’s map recommendations

Swisstopo national maps 1:25,000: 1308 St. Niklaus

Equipment

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

User Questions

Achtung: im gedruckten Prospekt ist Route als S1. Dies ist definitiv nicht so. Für jemand mit Höhenangst ist die Route unmöglich. Lebensversicherung nötig vorher zum abschliessen. Unbedingt zum Ueberprüfen.

Asked by Susanne Kofmel

August 23, 2022

Laura Marro

Valais/Wallis Promotion

Liebe Susanne Besten Dank für Ihr Feedback und Eindruck. Auf wallis.ch schreiben wir nämlich, dass es sich um eine mittelschwere (S2) MTB-Route handelt. Könnten Sie mir bitte sagen, in welchem Prospekt das Niveau S1 erwähnt ist? Freundliche Grüsse Laura

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August 23, 2022

Susanne Kofmel

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Von mir aus gesehen wäre es ein S3 mit Vermerk keine Höhenangst

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