The Rhine Gorge is considered the Grand Canyon of Grisons and is a natural spectacle beyond compare. With Flims as a base, the canyon can be explored on a single-trail ride unlike any other. The route first heads down to Tamins and then through the entire gorge to Ilanz.
The Tectonic Arena Sardona with its impressive rock formations has become well-known since being named a Unesco World Heritage site. The area can also be reached by mountain bike. The tour is a single-trail spectacle for those who don’t mind having to carry their bikes uphill at times.
One of the most spectacular bike routes of the Grisons Oberland is found near Flims. The trail runs from Alp Mora to the Bargis plateau.
This high-alpine tour takes you over Crap Masegn to Vorab glacier and downhill over a sensational single trail to Flims.
From Dutjer Alp, you can look directly down on the Flims and Laax region. While all the action’s seems to be over there, you’ll hardly run into another living soul on the north side of the Rhine gorge. You’ll usually be on your own on the long single-trail descent.
The Rhine Gorge is one of the most impressive landscapes in Switzerland. A single track popular with mountain bikers winds through the region.
Der Panixerpass verbindet das Glarnerland und das Bündner Oberland und ist auch bei Mountainbikern eine bekannte Route. Der Pfad führt inmitten durch eine raue, felsige Gebirgswelt.
The Runca trail in Flims has become one of the most well-known descents for mountain bikers, but it’s actually also ideal as part of a panoramic tour.
Auch ein schöner Rücken kann entzücken! Das gilt ganz besonders für die Tour über den Crest da Tiarms. Während das Gros der Mountainbiker vom Crap Sogn Gion in Laax direkten Weges ins Tal steuern, liegt auf der Rückseite des Bergs eine entzückende und abwechslungsreiche Abfahrt hinab nach Ilanz.
The Tömulpass leads from the Safien valley to Vals and is considered a classic mountain biking route. Integrate the Piz Mundaun for a top class route.
Die Strecke «Graubünden Bike» ist der Leckerbissen unter den Mountainbike-Strecken des Mountainbikelands Schweiz. Die Tour führt in elf Tagen quer durch Graubünden und punktet mit Klassikern wie Scaletta-, Glas-, Tomül-, Kunkels-, Duranna- oder Strelapass.
The mountain bikers in Chur region appreciate the route to Ringelspitz Cottage as a hidden gem, less because of the long ascent, but rather due to the descent through the wonderful Lawoitobel, an extraordinarily beautiful valley, although quite a challenging ride in the upper section.
Der Never End Trail ist neben dem Runca-Trail das andere bekannte Abfahrts-Highlight der Region Flims und führt von der Bergstation Crap Sogn Gion hinab zun Laax Murschetg. Der Name «Never End» ist dabei Programm.
The Segnespass and the Martinsloch are now world-famous Unesco World Heritage Sites. The route from Flims to Elm is less well known among mountainbikers. Not by chance: the descent is very difficult and fits into the adventure section. But the scenery is unique. All in all a rewarding but unusual route.
The Rhine Gorge in the Bündner Oberland is one of the most impressive natural spectacles in Switzerland. A single trail leads directly along the shore, allowing you to bike along it and experience the gorge. Fittingly, you start the route in Thusis and ride through Safiental into the Rhine Gorge.
This simple, but scenic tour will take you on single trails through the Flims Grosswald to the Cresta and Cauma lakes.
The Senda Sursilvana is originally a seven-day long hike through the Bünder Oberland. By making some minor route changes, it becomes a wonderful bike tour for everyone. The Senda Sursilvana can be accomplished in two days by mountain bike.
Der Runca-Trail ist der Singletrail-Klassiker von Flims. Besonders interessant wird die Strecke, wenn man sie in Flims bis nach Tamins verlängert und dabei Highlights wie den Caumasee oder die Aussichtsplattform Conn in die Strecke integriert.
Montalin is one of the local mountains of Chur. It is excellent to climb it with the bike on the backside – provided you are in good shape. The route impresses with its panorama and the sensational final descent to Chur.
This technically and physically challenging tour leads to the highest peak in Obersaxen, the Piz Mundaun. Great views and single tracks are guaranteed.
Lag da Pigniu is tucked away in a side valley of the Grisons Oberland. It is a wonderful single-trail destination for mountain bikers setting out from Brigels.
The Läntahütte of the SAC is located at the far end of the Vals valley. The mountain bike route from Vals to Hütte and back is characterised by its wild alpine landscape.
A round-trip through the Val Lumenezia and Obersaxen that runs along the route of the Lumnezia Bike Marathon.
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