Mountain Cart route - Fleschen to Bellwald

Tip

5.08 km long

Difficulty: easy

Great panorama

Bike Tour

0:15 h
5.08 km
467 m
1,611 m
2,078 m
467 m
Start: Mid-station Bellwald Sportbahnen AG - Alpe Richenen
Destination: Valley station Bellwald Sportbahnen AG - Gassen

Whether for families, adventurers, or nature lovers – Mountain Carts are a great way to experience nature in a new and exciting way.

Mountain Carts are innovative, three-wheeled vehicles specially designed for downhill on mountain roads and paths. They combine the driving sensation of a go-kart with the robustness and off-road capability of a mountain bike.

Mountain Carts offer an exciting and environmentally friendly way to explore the mountain landscape while experiencing an adrenaline rush.

Bellwald Tourismus

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

Gravel

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

You begin your exciting Mountain Cart ride at the mid-station at Alpe Fleschen and roll down to the Gassen station. You always follow the alpine road.

Equipment

A suitable helmet can be rented.

Directions & Parking facilities

From Sion: After leaving the highway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road to Naters. Then pass through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax, and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left to Fürgangen. Pass through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Bern: Take the highway towards Kandersteg: exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the Kandersteg car shuttle. After the car shuttle, drive to Gampel/Steg. At the roundabout, turn right towards Visp/Brig/Naters. Then pass through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax, and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left to Fürgangen. Pass through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Zurich: Highway towards Gotthard. Then take the exit to Furka Pass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You will arrive in Oberwald. Continue driving until you pass through the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Pass through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

Bellwald has two large parking lots.

The Basper parking lot is located at the lower part of the village. This parking lot is free of charge.

The second parking lot is near the valley station of the mountain railway. There are two large parking areas here, both of which require a fee.

From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva, or Lausanne, take the SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, transfer to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and travel to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There, take the Fürgangen aerial cableway, which brings you directly to the village center. From the village center, a short uphill walk awaits you. Simply follow the signs towards the sports field. This way, you reach Holzer Sport within 10 minutes.

Additional information

Here are some of their main features:

Three-wheeled design: Mountain Carts have two large wheels at the back and a smaller wheel at the front, providing stability and good control even on uneven terrain.
Robust construction: The vehicles are made of durable materials that withstand the challenges of downhill rides, including shocks, stones, and roots.
Brakes: High-performance brakes, often hydraulic, ensure safe deceleration and precise control even on steep descents.
Comfort and safety: Ergonomically designed seats with safety belts offer high comfort and safety during the ride.
Easy handling: Mountain Carts are intuitive to operate, making them ideal for riders of all ages and experience levels. They require no special skills or experience.
Environmentally friendly: Since they are powered purely by gravity, they produce no emissions and have a minimal ecological footprint.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Not enough yet? Then we recommend another ride on the mountain cart.

Safety guidelines

Be sure to pay attention to the signs along the route and keep your Mountain Cart on the right side of the road to safely avoid any possible oncoming traffic. This way, nothing stands in the way of your ultimate driving fun.