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Leiterspitz Sarntal

Leiterspitz (Sarntal)

The Leiterspitz towers high in the center of the Sarntal Valley. For mountain bikers, it is a rewarding destination offering spectacular views for those who aren't afraid of a little adventure.

Description

The tour starts in Astfeld in the Sarntal valley, initially following the paved road toward Durnholz. Soon, however, the route branches off to the left and leads up a narrow mountain road to the Gentersberg Alm. While the surface is still paved at the start, it quickly turns to gravel as you enter the dense forest. This section covers almost exactly 1,000 meters of elevation gain.

The final stretch up to the summit of the Leiterspitz requires a push. Those who shy away from this effort can leave their mountain bike at the alpine pasture and climb to the rewarding viewpoint on foot. By the time you reach the summit, however, you’ll regret not having carried your mountain bike up, as the descent promises pure trail fun.

The descent follows the ascent route and turns out to be a first-class, alpine S3 trail. The route is fun yet challenging; it offers plenty of flow but remains technically tricky at times, especially in the upper sections. From the Gentersberger Alm, the route then follows the ridge more or less directly downhill toward Astfeld. This forest trail is extremely varied and somewhat easier to ride than the more demanding summit section. The route finally leads directly into the village of Astfeld without any detours.

Note: The ascent via Radelsee is not recommended on a mountain bike because it still includes some isolated climbing sections.

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21 km

1330 m

1330 m

1018 above sea level

2340 above sea level

1 day

Astfeld

Astfeld

2413

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Portrait Thomas Giger

About the author: Thomas Giger

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and is a regular online and print author. Over the years, he has specialized in tourism topics and is particularly well known for his blog-style columns. He is also one of Ride MTB's active tour authors.

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and has had a significant influence on the tour database. His focus is on single trail tours. There are few who know the trails in Switzerland as well as he does. However, his areas of expertise also include Aosta, the French Western Alps, and the whole of South Tyrol.

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