Flüealp Tour

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Tour data

16.54km

1,380 - 2,044m

Distance

646hm

637hm

Ascent

02:30h

Duration

Leukerbad

Brief description: Majingalp and Flüealp are mountain pastures above Leukerbad and can be reached via a steady climb on a mountain road. The alpine dairymen also run a small inn there.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Experience
Starting point: Leukerbad
Route: Loèche-lès-Bains (1,402 m)village

Kirche Maria Hilf place of worship
0.2 km

Leukerbad (Torrentbahn) (1,391 m)aerialway station
0.9 km

Majingalp viewpoint
7.0 km

Flüealp restaurant
8.8 km

Majingalp viewpoint
10.6 km

Loèche-lès-Bains (1,402 m)village
16.5 km
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Description: Discover the eastern side valley of Leukerbad, where the Dala stream has its source. The first section of the tour leads through the forest. After having passed the ditch, you cross the mountain pastures bevore arriving at Majingalp and Flüelap. Finally, go back to Leukerbad by the same route.
Directions: At the first paved road, turn through Haus Lärchenwald and head towards the restaurant Weidstübli. Soon the terrain changes to gravel for a good 500 metres, and is followed by a climb through bright woodland that leads on to the "Folljeret" mountain pastures, and finally the "Majingalp" pastures. If you wish, you can make a stop at the mountain restaurant or climb another 2km to "Flüealp", where the cheese and bread platters are an absolute must. The signposted descent is via the same route back to Leukerbad.
Highest point: 2,044 m
Endpoint: Leukerbad
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.
Safety instructions: Use marked bike trails and routes only, and observe all signposting. Please close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.
Tips: Continue a few minutes from Flüealp to "Flüekapelle".
Additional information: The tourist office in Leukerbad will be happy to provide information material and can give detailed information about the route.
Directions: From Basel and Zurich: A1 motorway to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; car transport Kandersteg - Goppenstein; direction Gampel; Leuk - Leukerbad.
From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Sierre; Leuk - Leukerbad

From Milan: Motorway A8/A26 direction Simplon; car transport from Iselle - Brig; direction Leuk - Leukerbad
Public transportation: Leuk can be reached by train (SBB), then by bus (LLB - Leuk Leukerbad Bus Reisen) to the starting point in Leukerbad.
It is advisable to reserve a place for your MTB via resabike.
Parking: Various parking options in the village of Leukerbad. Follow the local parking guidance system.
Car parks in Leukerbad: Sportarena parking, Rathaus parking, Torrent parking, Leukerbad Therme parking, Alpentherme parking.