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Eggli Loop

19,20 km
2:30 hrs.
650 m
654 m
85
TOP Moderate
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Gstaad, railway station
Destination of the tour
Gstaad, railway station
Lowest point
1.024 m
Highest point
1.660 m
Properties
  • Scenic
  • Circular route
  • Refreshment stops available
Source : Destination Gstaad

Easy Gravel Bike round tour with views over the Saanenland and the Gstaad mountains.

From Gstaad the first section of this route leads via Saanen into the "Chalberhöni Valley". The route continues to climb up to Alp Eggli. From here the descent begins along the gravel road "Hindereggliweg" and Tschaanereweg". At the next turn-off to the asphalt road, turn sharp left and follow the "Flüemadstrasse" and "Meielsgrundstrasse" down to Grund in zig-zag. The route continues on the "Bodenstrasse" back to Gstaad.

The route is very easy to drive in both directions.

Properties
Gstaad - Saanen - Chalberhöni - Eggli - Grund - Gstaad
Equipment
Gravel Bike, clothing and equipment appropriate to the weather, tool kit and first aid kit.
Tip of the author
Treat yourself to a piece of cheese on the Alp Eggli. The Restaurant Waldmatte invites you to a cosy break with various delicacies.
Safety information
This tour is not signposted along the way. Use GPS.
Public Transit
Gstaad railway station
Parking
Various parking spaces in the village of Gstaad
Getting There
The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.

More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

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