Nino Schurter shows the most beautiful trails in his home country on his e-bike

In the second episode of "Trail E-xplorer", Holger Meyer heads to Chur in Switzerland to discover the home trails of nine-time world champion Nino Schurter - trails in the middle of the mountains, some of which can even be ridden in winter.

For the second episode of Trail E-xplorer, Holger Meyer meets the reigning cross-country world champion Nino Schurter in his home region of Chur to look for the best trails to ride in winter. Chur is a charming little town in the west of Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Graubünden. The city has something very special to offer: an incredible variety of mountains with an endless number of world-class trails to explore. That's why the nine-time mountain bike world champion feels so at home here. In this episode, Holger finds out how and why Nino rides his e-mountainbike so often.

More than just ski resorts

The region is known for its large ski resorts such as Arosa, Lenzerheide and Flims, which are covered in snow in winter. What is not so well known is the huge trail network that stretches around the valley. Hundreds of routes are available on the Herbert, Ride or Graubünden websites, and one of Nino's favorite spots is the Rhine Gorge, also known as the "Swiss Grand Canyon".

On the second day of the trip, Holger and Nino discover the Alpen Bike Park, whose trails end right on the outskirts of Chur. "It's best to hold on to the handlebars on Nino's rear wheel and Scott ambassador Holger Meyer.

"In winter, I really enjoy training on snow, for example with cross-country skiing and ski tours, but also with the e-bike. As we hardly have any snow down here in Chur, you can ride the trails almost all year round. There are lots of good routes," reveals Nino.

The best coffees

"I drink a large coffee 20 minutes before I set off," says Schurter, giving a glimpse into his daily training routine. The world champion drinks around seven coffees a day and therefore knows the best places in the city and the right people to get the most delicious coffee before setting off.

One of them is the Rösterei Keller. Not only do they use selected roasts, they also work with people with disabilities to produce cups and furniture. On a tour of discovery in the old town, Nino recommends the small roastery Quinta Coira