The Moosalpregion - in the heart of the largest biker region in the canton of Valais
Explore the nature of the Moosalpregion on two wheels and enjoy a diverse range of trails for every level. Whether with a light mountain bike or a fast e-bike, the bike routes can be used in many ways. But beware: the biking network of the Moosalpregion is based on coexistence with hikers. They use the same paths as you. Behave respectfully and watch out for them.
Get the brochure "Bike around Visp - around Grächen" now at the Info Center in Bürchen or Törbel.
Moosalp Plateau Bike
Once the complete Moosalpregion on the bike please. This tour leads you and your bike once across the entire Moosalpregion and back again. With 48.7 kilometers it is the longest tour of the biker region Oberwallis. However, it can easily be shortened if necessary. Definitely a pleasure tour.
Route:
Starting point is Büchen Zenhäusern. At the restaurant Alpenrösli you can fill up your bottle and you are ready for the tour. Pass numerous chalets and the viewpoint "Hohegga" with a short trail section to the vacation resort Unterbäch. Across the village you reach the "Bächi" and then on to Eischoll to the top station of the chairlift "Striggen". With a magnificent view of the "Undri and Obri Senggalp" you continue to the "Unner Sänntum" in the Ginals. A beautiful trail follows to "Gibidum", always with the majestic Bietschhorn in front of you. Refilled with fresh spring water at the fountain, the descent known in the mountain bike scene as the "Magic Trail" begins. A natural, steep single trail that winds its way down to Brandalp. From Brandalp, the tour leads you back to Bürchen on the gravel road. If you still have enough strength in your legs, you can pedal the 500 meters in altitude to Moosalp on the idyllic mountain road. Otherwise, the post bus will take you comfortably from Bürchen to Moosalp. Directly at Moosalp and with a view of the Saas and Matter valleys with their numerous 4000m peaks, the trail fun begins. Very flowy, easy and clear to ride, the single trail leads through a beautiful larch forest to Törbel. From there, the trail continues to Zeneggen and then climbs to the nature reserve "Mittlere Hellela", which is worth seeing. From the Mittlere Hellela, it is then only a stone's throw back to Bürchen.
Loop Zeneggen - Törbel
From Zeneggen to Törbel and back again. The leisurely route takes you along the Vispertal. This route is a real pleasure for all those who like it leisurely.
Route:
The starting point of the tour is Zeneggen. From the village center, the route is flat in the direction of Gstei. There the tour leaves the tarred road and changes to a forest path. The path goes flat along the mountain slope to the hamlet of Burgen below the village of Törbel. Burgen is a real bijou of beautiful barns and a small chapel. A narrow lane leads you through these beautiful little houses towards the main road. Once on the main road, you descend three hairpin bends until a path leaves the main road on the left and brings you back to Zeneggen. You pass the beautiful hamlet of Unnerflie until you reach a road again at Blattachra. Once there, the road takes you in an ascent of eight hairpin bends back up to Zeneggen. In Zeneggen, the Hotel Alpenblick or the Bistro invites you to linger.
Loop Zeneggen - Törbel sporty
From Zeneggen to Törbel and back again. This route along the Visper valley is also available in a sportier version.
Route:
The starting point of the tour is Zeneggen. From the village center, the route is flat in the direction of Gstei. There the tour leaves the tarred road and changes to a forest path. The path goes flat along the mountain slope to the hamlet of Burgen below the village of Törbel. Burgen is a real bijou of beautiful barns and a small chapel. A narrow lane leads you through these beautiful little houses towards the main road. Once on the main road, you will not go downhill but uphill to the mountain village of Törbel. There you have the possibility to get something to eat in the Bistrotto or in the Hotel Weisshorn. You drive up through the village and leave the main road in the bend at the point Bina to the right. From there a nice flat path leads you via Hostettu and Diepja past a small lake to the upper Hellela. Passing this beautiful clearing the trail leads you further down to the middle Hellela. In the middle Hellela the dirt road makes a 180 degree turn to the right before the settlement and brings you via Eggwald and Alt-Zeneggen down to Zeneggen. You can end the day in the Hotel Alpenblick or in the bistro.
Family Loop Hellela
The bike fun for the whole family. This tour brings families to the beautiful plain of Hellela between the villages of Zeneggen and Bürchen.
Route:
Starting point is Zeneggen. From the village center of Zeneggen you drive up an ascent to Alt-Zeneggen. After this beautiful old hamlet comes a short steep climb towards Ze Biffigu. Now it becomes flatter. You continue through the Eggwald until you reach the middle Hellela. This is a beautiful clearing in the middle of the large forests of the Moosalpregion. Magnificent mountain meadows, old barns and a perfect view of the Bietschhorn characterize this special place. Arrived at the small settlement, the path makes a 180 degree turn and brings you back to the main road on the wide gravel road. Arrived at the main road, you just cross it and ride on a beautiful path back to Zeneggen.
Alternatively, this route can also be started from Bürchen (Bürchen Ronalp - Zentriegu - Eichhörnchen Weg - middle Hellela).
Bike rental
If you don't have your own bike with you, you can rent a modern e-bike incl. helmet at two places in Bürchen. There is currently no rental of normal mountain bikes in the Moosalpregion. If you need more information, please contact the Info Center Bürchen. We are happy to help you and look for individual solutions for you.
E-bike rental stations:
Hotel Ronalp
Ronalpstrasse 26
3935 Bürchen
www.ronalp.ch
info@ronalp.ch
T 027 934 16 80
Zenhäusern Sport
Ronalpstrasse 39
3935 Bürchen
www.zenhaeusernsport.ch
info@zenhaeusernsport.ch
T 027 934 19 80
Rental prices:
Day rental CHF 75
Half day rental CHF 45
Hourly rent CHF25
Bike Guides:
If you don't know the area yet, you can follow the heels of a local and experienced bike guide. He will show you the Moosalpregion on two wheels, adapt the tour to your abilities and give you tips and tricks whether with e-bike or normal mountain bike.
Bergrad Mountain Bike Tours
Patrick Kuonen
www.bergrad.ch
info@bergrad.ch
T +41 (0)79 792 24 40
Trail Goats
Bike School, Guiding & Events
T +41 (0)79 439 55 54
Find out more in our Info Center in Bürchen. We are also happy to put together individual packages for you.
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