Rene Schenker from trailnet knew that a trail was needed that would appeal to all user groups. He was aware that this was only possible with professional trail construction. Thanks to the support of the Baselland Sports Office, it was possible to obtain the necessary know-how from Flying Metal GmbH. The thoroughbred bikers around Ramon Hunziker, his brother Jerome, Andy Halter and other ambitious diggers create new trail worlds from earth, stones and forest soil.

The trail builders worked together with local bikers to lay the trail off-road in two weeks. It was named "Half Metal" after a model from Canada. Ramon Hunziker and his trail builders carved waves and jumps into the forest to make the flow trail varied and challenging at the same time.

Depending on ability, the hills can be jumped, rolled or even ridden on the rear wheel. So everyone gets their money's worth, whether professional, leisure rider or family. There are no limits to creative riding on this flow trail. Enduro pro Caro Gehrig from Flims has already tested the trail. "You can compare it to a downhill pump track that just invites you to pump and jump," she reports with a broad grin. Four-year-old Jari also thought the trail was "really cool" and couldn't be stopped by his dad.

Trails for the Swiss bike community

Rene Schenker's goal was achieved. "When I'm out on the trail now, I can really see almost everything. Last week I met a group of senior citizens and they were riding well and safely." Tobias Eggimann from Baselland Tourismus is also a big fan of the trail and is convinced that the trail is a great addition to the range of sports on offer in Baselland. "The trail also appeals to people from outside the region and is the starting signal for the emerging bike offer in Baselland," says the tourism manager.

Trails are the foundation of a mountain bike community and Flying Metal GmbH is committed to expanding the range of sports on offer around flow trails and growing the trail network and thus the mountain bike community. "There are still far too few trails like the one here in Sissach in Switzerland," says trail planner Jerome Hunziker, "we are convinced that many more people will get active on their bikes with this type of trail."