The Sänder Trail in the area surrounding the municipality of Beromünster is a good example of what is possible under difficult political conditions. The canton of Lucerne restricts mountain biking to paved roads and official bike trails. In Beromünster, a good 25 kilometers from the canton's capital, the bikers organized themselves and entered a project.

They were given a five-kilometre strip along a forest road, which they were allowed to shovel into a cross-country trail. The trail has been open to bikers since mid-May. This means that Beromünster is back on "Sändung" 15 years after the country trail was closed.

The trail has hardly any gradient, so it can be ridden in both directions - even without an electric drive. On the six-part singletrail scale, the Sänder Trail is the second easiest level. Nevertheless, it should also be fun for experienced mountain bikers, the builders assure us. However, they cannot be referring to gravity bikers. They still have to go to the Marbachegg if they want to ride down legally. Or leave the canton of Lucerne.

The route is also open to pedestrians. High speeds are therefore not only unlikely, but also undesirable. Nevertheless, the builders are to be praised for their commitment and the astonishingly short construction time of just a few days spread over six months. The number of official bike trails in the canton of Lucerne has thus risen from two to three. And the Bireggwald trail center on the outskirts of Lucerne is still to come.

More info: www.mtb-michelsamt.ch