Sidelhorn
Description
The route starts on the Grimsel Pass, which is ideally reached by post bus. The ascent under your own steam is not recommended due to the heavy traffic. From the top of the pass, follow the Oberaar mountain road to Triebtenseewli. Now you have to walk a little and carry your bike. In this way, you reach the nameless crossing just over 300 meters further up. Now deposit the bike and tackle the remaining 70 meters to the summit of the Sidelhorn on foot. The path is completely unsuitable for bikes, but the climb to the summit is worth it for the view and the scenery. The view extends as far as the Matterhorn, but the focus is on the mighty Bernese Alps with the Finsteraarhorn in the center.
Back on the bike, it's time for the descent. This is very technical, but with a clever choice of line, it can be ridden almost continuously. Finally, you reach a dip. From here, the path becomes much worse again, which is why you push the bike a few meters through the open terrain to reach the path that comes down from the Triebtenseelücke. This is challenging to ride but much better developed than the continuation of the previous path. This is how you reach the Nassbode. Now the descent becomes more moderate and flowy. Alpine paths lead up to the tree line, then the route descends in (sometimes steep) serpentine mode and on soft but rooty forest soil to Oberwald.
Conclusion: The tour is worthwhile for mountain bikers with good riding skills who see the appeal of an MTB tour not just in the downhill fun but in the overall alpine experience.
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Details of the tour
14 km
575 m
1365 m
1369 above sea level
2729 above sea level
1 day
Oberwald
Oberwald
3069
not suitable
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