In 2013, the Board of Directors of Bergbahnen Flumserberg AG decided to invest further in summer tourism and shortly afterwards the BikerBerg Flumserberg project was launched, which envisages the development of a network of trails for downhill-oriented bikers. Around three years later, the first bike route from Prodalp to Tannenheim can now be officially opened on Saturday, September 3, 2016. From 11.00 a.m., the trail called BlueSalamander will be open to all guests for the first descents.

The opening with René Wildhaber

The official opening ceremony begins at 10.00 am on Prodalp at the start of the new trail. The inauguration ceremony will include a blessing by Father Bucher. Afterwards, René Wildhaber will take the invited guests on the inaugural ride. Afterwards, the trail will be open to all Flumserberg guests with bikes to explore for the first time. A bar at the Tannenheim valley station will provide musical entertainment and bikers will also be given free goulash soup to fortify them for their next descent.

The first bike trail - the second milestone

In June of this year, Bergbahnen Flumserberg AG announced the start of construction of the first bike trail, after the first milestone was the building permit for four trails on Flumserberg. Now the second milestone has also been reached, as the construction of the first bike trail has been completed. For the trail, 45 bends, around 11 jumps, 2 wooden bends as well as a few waves and bridges were built - spread over the 3.8 km from Prodalp 1576 m to Tannenheim 1220 m. This ensures plenty of flow in less steep terrain with small jumps. The underpass at Chläuschi is also worth mentioning. A 6 m long tunnel was built especially for bikers so that they don't have to cross the road that rides from Alp Tannenboden to Prodalp.

Bike trails, which can only be ridden downhill, are classified like ski slopes into three difficulty levels: blue (easy), red (medium) and black (difficult), according to Bergbahnen Flumserberg. As the name BlueSalamander suggests, the first route on Flumserberg is an easy route that is suitable for beginners and will therefore also be great fun for families.

BikerShop Flumserberg

The BikerShop Flumserberg, located at the Tannenheim valley station, will also be opening its doors for the first time on Saturday, September 3, 2016. The first national test center of Intercycle with the brands Wheeler, Bixs, NS Bikes and iXS is managed by Philipp Syfrig, also Managing Director of Intersport Walensee. Rental/test bikes and helmets/protectors are available to guests.

Camping with the infrastructure of a hotel

Another interesting offer for bikers is provided by the Aparthotel Edy Bruggmann - right at the end of the new trail. In addition to a pitch with the most beautiful panorama, the BikerCamping also offers the use of sanitary facilities, electricity, free Wi-Fi and a lockable room for your bike.

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