From Heiligkreuz to Breithorn past Twingi Gorge
Mountain Bike
· Aletsch Arena
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Challenging bike route to Breithornsattel past Twingi Gorge with a 1800 m ascent
closed
difficult
Distance 50.4 km
Starting by the public transport hub in Fiesch, ride along Furkastrasse towards Lax, turn left by the tennis court at the end of the village and cross the Rhone bridge by the power station. After a short distance across country you'll reach Binntalstrasse that leads to the village of Ernen, famous for its square featuring the Capuchin and William Tell houses as well as St. George's Church. From Ernen, continue riding up Binntalstrasse to the Binn Valley tunnel, which you'll pass on the right as you take the dirt track through the wild and romantic Twingi Gorge. At the end of the gorge you'll pass the hamlet of Ze Binne by a small reservoir and follow the road towards Heiligkreuz. From here you'll have to pedal hard to overcome the altitude difference of just under 1,000 metres on the dirt track up to the Breithornsattel. When you reach the top you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Aletsch Plateau on the opposite side, the Finsteraarhorn and the Fiescher Glacier. Enjoy a well-earned rest before taking on the rapid descent to the village of Grengiols. Just below the village, turn off to the right and pass beneath the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway viaduct towards Furkastrasse. The road will lead you back to Fiesch via Lax after a short final ascent by the Deischerkehre tunnel.
Author’s recommendation
Don’t miss the chance to stop by Twingi Gorge and the village Ernen with its picturesque main square.

Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: January 13, 2023
Difficulty
S1
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Grengiols, 2,451 m
Lowest point
Furggerchäller, 879 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
1.9 km
Dirt road
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
25.3 km
Path
0.2 km
Road
22.9 km
Safety information
Tips and hints
Contact us for further information:
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
Tel.: +41 27 928 58 58
Fax: +41 27 928 58 59
E-Mail: info@aletscharena.ch
Internet: www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Fiesch, public transport hub (1,061 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'653'472E 1'139'647N
DD
46.406056, 8.134008
DMS
46°24'21.8"N 8°08'02.4"E
UTM
32T 433436 5139529
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Destination
Fiesch, public transport hub
Turn-by-turn directions
Fiesch, public transport hub - Ernen - Ze Binne - Heiligkreuz - Breithorn - Grengiols - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Brig train station to Fiesch with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (travel time: 30 min.).By road
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, follow Furkastrasse as far as the parking facilities.Parking
Please inform yourself about parking facilities in the area.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'653'472E 1'139'647N
DD
46.406056, 8.134008
DMS
46°24'21.8"N 8°08'02.4"E
UTM
32T 433436 5139529
w3w
///bowhead.ruffling.funded
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Weather-proof clothing, solid footwear, refreshment/water.Status
closed
Difficulty
S1
difficult
Distance
50.4 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
1,817 m
Descent
1,817 m
Highest point
2,451 m
Lowest point
879 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
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