Arnensee
Description
From Gsteig, take the pass road up to the Col du Pillon, although this ascent can also be replaced by a post bus ride. Immediately after the top of the pass, a small road branches off to the right, which you follow for a few meters and then turn right onto a cart path. This path is signposted as official mountain bike route 590 (Isenau Bike) and rides to the small Retaud lake. You now continue climbing to Marnéche and later reach the Col des Andérets. At the top, you are right on the language border and at the start of the wonderful descent through the Tschärzistal valley. Initially you traverse to the Col de Voré and then turn left onto the trail down to the Seebergalp and the Arnensee. A small road takes you to the dam wall and from there to the next ascent. There are 140 meters of altitude to overcome until you reach Schneeweid, where the final descent takes you back to the valley floor of the Saane. This trail is challenging and only recommended for experienced mountain bikers. It leads to Feutersoey, from where you return to Gsteig along the Saane on the main road.
Route: Gsteig - Col du Pillon - Lac Retaud - La Marnèche - Col des Andérets - Col de Voré - Arnensee - dam wall - Schneeweid - Tuxberg - Feutersoey - Gsteig
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Details of the tour
29 km
1095 m
1095 m
1127 above sea level
2022 above sea level
1 day
Gsteig b. Gstaad
Gsteig b. Gstaad
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User comments (2)
About the author: Thomas Giger
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Please note: Cycling is prohibited on the two lowest single-track sections starting from Tuxsberg.
June 13, 2026: The start features 7 kilometers of paved road with traffic, but the upside is that the climb is easy. The view of both lakes is beautiful, and there are some great singletrack trails. I’ll definitely do it again with friends.