- 1:00 h
- 9.08 km
- 1 m
- 1,137 m
- 764 m
- 1,901 m
- 1,137 m
- Start: Riederalp
- Destination: Mörel
You start comfortably at Riederalp through the car-free mountain village. Then you shift gears: The Riederalp Enduro Trail plunges straight into the mountain forest – marked in red, natural and requiring good grip.
The first section stretches steeply and windingly through rooty passages – exactly what enduro fans love. In the middle, you enter Goppisberg: historic village center, short stop possible (self-service restaurant with snacks).
Then you cross the slope towards Greich, where a longer section on gravel roads awaits you – good for a break before it gets serious again on the Riederalp Enduro Trail.
From Schwäristadel, it’s back fully on the trail: tight, technical, rocky – your riding skills count. After the Breite neighborhood, you roll relaxed on asphalt the last meters to Mörel – take the train, go up, next trail in the Aletsch Arena.
Highlights:
- 100% natural trail enjoyment in the mountain forest of the Aletsch Arena
- Root carpets & stone lines in alternation
- Refreshment spot in Goppisberg
- Enduro trail with many meters of descent without artificial elements
Trail signage: Follow the red signposts with the white biker symbol as well as the black sticker with the abbreviation RIT – this stands for the Riederalp Enduro Trail.
Note: At the trail start and at changes between different difficulty levels, the corresponding difficulty level is marked each time.
Important: Respect for hikers & nature in the Aletsch Arena – ride with attitude.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Equipment
Basic mountain biking equipment
- Bicycle helmet (possibly enduro or full-face helmet)
- Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee protectors (possibly back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (possibly mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing in a multi-layer principle with moisture transport
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cash
- Navigation device / map and compass
- Sufficient provisions and drinking water
Technical equipment
- Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
- Tire repair kit
- Spare bike tube
- Chain tool
- Allen key
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation
- Bike lock
Where applicable, traffic-safe (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bell, front and rear light and spoke reflectors.
The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” make no claim to completeness and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for proper use and maintenance of your equipment.
Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.
Directions & Parking facilities
Take the cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then follow signs to the parking lots. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.
Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Additional parking options are signposted.
Large paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Insider tips:
- Good brakes & technique recommended – the trail is long and stretches out
- Spring trail: one of the first to be rideable after the snow
Message:
You want natural lines? Then this is your trail. Direct, honest, demanding.
Safety guidelines
Use only the marked bike trails and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Show consideration for hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always at your own risk.