The construction time is around eight weeks. Depending on how the winter turns out, the shell of the track can be completed before the onset of winter. The new facility is scheduled to open in spring 2021. Construction of the track is being carried out by Thun-based Flying Metal GmbH and supported by local companies.

A long and rocky road

The project has been running for more than ten years with many setbacks and project changes. After the sponsorship ultimately had to be reorganized in summer 2019, the project was worked on at full speed for a year to drive it forward and bring it into the implementation phase. The sponsors would like to thank Beatenberg Tourism for the good and speedy negotiations with the landowners and Bikepark Thunersee for the technical planning and the consistently positive vibes. "It was a tough job," says Jérôme Hunziker from Bikepark Thunersee, who is delighted to finally be able to start construction.
Thomas Tschopp, Managing Director of Beatenberg Tourism, says: "I am looking forward to the new offer on the mountain and I am convinced that this will bring new guests to Beatenberg and keep existing guests in the village for longer."

Bikepark Thunersee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the trail. The association receives support from Beatenberg Tourism and Niederhornbahn AG for the transportation of mountain bikers.In spring 2018, crowdfunding amounting to around 30,000 francs was successfully implemented. The two affected municipalities of Beatenberg and Sigriswil as well as local tourism are also contributing financially to the project. Flying Metal GmbH, based in Thun, as well as Frutiger AG, Rexhepi AG, AEK Bank and other local organizations and companies are helping to support the project as sponsors. The sponsors are also counting on contributions from second home owners, Rotary Interlaken and the cantonal sports fund. The sponsors are still grateful for any support.www.bikepark-thunersee.ch