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Rieder circular route

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    A treat for fit bikers: circular route on the sunny slope, past idyllic Valais hamlets, with short trail sections and a 600 meter ascent.

    Open
    difficult
    Distance 13.9 km
    2:15 h
    803 m
    803 m
    1,904 m
    1,306 m
    Start at the Infocenter on Riederalp, from where you bike eastwards up to the height of the Moosfluh valley station. Here you change to the right-turning path, which leads in long serpentine bends past the hamlets Biel, Bina and Gstalji down to Golmenegg and onwards to Goppisberg. On the paved road, you now ride westwards to Greich. Once there, a somewhat more difficult section follows: via a challenging trail and two ditches you reach Ried-Mörel. For technically skilled bikers, these traverses pose no problem. Otherwise, we recommend pushing the bike when crossing the ditches. Continue on the paved road to Oberried. The last route stage then awaits you - an ascent of around 600 meters in altitude, which you have to overcome on the forest road back to Riederalp.

    By the way: This bike route is e-MTB compatible. Note, however, that the indicated duration is reduced. 

    Author’s recommendation

    On the ascent back to Riederalp, you have to overcome about 600 meters in altitude. Those who want to avoid this ascent can take the cable car from Ried-Mörel for the return journey to the Aletsch plateau.

    Difficulty
    S1 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,904 m
    Lowest point
    1,306 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 28.70%Dirt road 1.84%Forested/wild trail 42.48%Path 26.91%Unknown 0.04%
    Asphalt
    4 km
    Dirt road
    257 m
    Forested/wild trail
    5.9 km
    Path
    3.7 km
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    7 m
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant Alpenrose
    Bergdohle

    Safety information

    Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and fences again behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is fundamentally at your own risk.

    Tips and suggestions

    Aletsch Arena AG
    Furkastrasse 39
    CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
    +41 27 928 58 58
    info@aletscharena.ch
    www.aletscharena.ch

    Roadbook

    Riederalp, Bergstation Luftseilbahn Mitte - Golmenegg - Goppisberg - Greich - Ried-Mörel - Oberried - Nieschbord - Riederalp, Bergstation Luftseilbahn Mitte

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    Infocenter Riederalp
    Restaurant Alpenrose
    Intersport Bürcher Alpin Ost
    Bergdohle
    Spielplatz Greich

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp.

    Directions

    Take the cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, continue to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.

    Parking

    • Limited number of fee-based parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted.
    • Large fee-based multi-storey car parks at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.

    Coordinates

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    2'645'750E 1'136'492N
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    46.378241, 8.033276
    DMS
    46°22'41.7"N 8°01'59.8"E
    UTM
    32T 425656 5136528
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Equipment

    Basic equipment for mountain biking
    • Bicycle helmet (if necessary, enduro or full-face helmet)
    • Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee protectors (if necessary, back and shin protectors)
    • Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (if necessary, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
    • Clothing in a multi-layer principle with moisture transport
    • Backpack (with rain cover)
    • Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
    • Sunglasses
    • Mobile phone
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Cash
    • Navigation device / map and compass
    • Sufficient provisions and drinking water

    Technical equipment

    • Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
    • Tire repair kit
    • Spare bicycle tube
    • Chain tool
    • Allen keys
    • Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation
    • Bicycle lock

    Where applicable, a roadworthy (E-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bell, front and rear lights, and spoke reflectors.

    The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and serve only as suggestions for what you should pack.

    For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.

    Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    S1 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.9 km
    Duration
    2:15 h
    Ascent
    803 m
    Descent
    803 m
    Highest point
    1,904 m
    Lowest point
    1,306 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Singletrail/Free ride

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