GrimmialpBike

18.48 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Mountain Bike
  • 2:45 h
  • 18.48 km
  • 662 m
  • 658 m
  • 1,126 m
  • 1,459 m
  • 333 m
  • Start: Tiermatti (Schwenden)
  • Destination: Tiermatti (Schwenden)

Discover on the "GrimmialpBike" route the valley end of the Diemtigtal Nature Park with its steep cliffs, mountain forests, and alpine pastures.

Over about 18 kilometers and more than 650 meters of elevation, the Bernese Oberland mountain valley presents itself with its extensive cultural landscape as a recommendation for active holidays. The varied mountain bike route leads through the most important alpine farming community in Switzerland.

Naturpark Diemtigtal
Naturpark Diemtigtal

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Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The route starts in Tiermatti, Schwenden. At the beginning, it goes downstream into the Höllersbergwald and on the gravel path through the Balmiwald up to the lower Gurbs. The demanding descent into the valley takes a right turn just before the alp hut. It follows the old Gurbs path down to Schlatti. For less experienced riders, we recommend caution and pushing the bike in some sections.
The rather leisurely ride along the Schattsite to Grunholz until Egg once again showcases the extensive cultural landscape. Properly warmed up, you take on the most challenging section up to the rear Nydegg. From there, it goes downhill again on beautiful forest roads back to Tiermatti. The approximately 750 meters of elevation gain are completed. 

Follow the red signposts with route number 916 – they show you the way.

Equipment

Food and enough drinks for the journey

Directions & Parking facilities

Motorway A6 Bern towards Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel turn left towards Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road 16 km upstream towards Schwenden to the former Gasthof Tiermatti.

A limited number of paid parking spaces are located opposite the former Gasthof Tiermatti.

By train to Oey-Diemtigen. Then by post bus to the stop "Schwenden i.D., Tiermatti" or direct arrival by mountain bike.

Additional information

Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
T 033 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch

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Safety guidelines

The route is signposted in only one direction due to the steep descent.

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GrimmialpBike
3757 Diemtigen