Sliderman by die Raiffeisen

From Sion/Sitten: 

After leaving the motorway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road until Naters. Then pass through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Bern: 

Take the motorway 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. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Zurich: 

Motorway 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 arrive in Oberwald. Continue driving until you pass through the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald

In Bellwald all parking lots are charged, except for the Basper parking lot near the upper station of the Fürgangen-Bellwald cable car, which is free of charge. The Basper parking lot is located in the lower part of the village. Another parking lot is located very close to the valley station of the mountain railway. Here, two large parking areas are available, both subject to charges.

From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne with the SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There you change to the Fürgangen cable car, which takes you directly to the village center. From the village center, a short uphill walk awaits you. Just follow the signs towards the sports field. This will get you to Holzer Sport within 10 minutes. Please note that the Fürgangen cable car undergoes maintenance work during the off-season.

If you want to send luggage to Bellwald, it is done to the upper station of the Fürgangen-Bellwald cable car! The transport fee of 2.-, which was due for the transfer from the valley station to the upper station, is waived. You only need to present the receipt at the upper station and will receive your luggage from the local colleagues.

Type: Play Trail

Difficulty: Expert (black) Length: 1.1 km

Elevation gain: 140 m

Average slope: 13%

The 6 most important tips

• Wear helmet, sports glasses, fingerless gloves and protectors.
• Choose a route that matches your own abilities.
• Ride focused and defensively.
• Be considerate of other people and animals on the trail.
• Ensure good visibility in traffic.
• Have the mountain bike serviced by a professional.