Three mountain bikers ride along a narrow trail through golden alpine meadows. A vast Alpine panorama with snow-capped peaks stretches across the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 POLARWIND / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Mountain biking with panoramic views.

Three mountain bikers pause on a scenic mountain ridge. A vast panorama of mountains and valleys stretches into the distance in the evening light. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 POLARWIND / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Mountain biking with panoramic views.

Four racing cyclists riding along the Gstaad Promenade at sunset. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 GRAN FONDO CYCLING / GRAN FONDO CYCLING

The Gstaad holiday region offers a plethora of options for keen cyclists

Two mountainbikers ride along the lake Lauenen ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Tom Malecha / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Mountainbike at the lake Lauenen

Two cyclists ride across a blooming alpine meadow at sunset, with mountain scenery and warm backlight. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Tom Malecha / Tom Malecha

Two cyclists ride across a blooming alpine meadow at sunset, with mountain scenery and warm backlight.

Three cyclists ride down the narrow road from the Mittelbergpass into the Grischbachtal. In the background, a mountain panorama stretches beneath dramatic clouds. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Gran Fondo Cycling / Christoph Bayer / GRAN FONDO CYCLING, Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Cycling the Mittelbergpass

Three women are cycling on their road bikes along the Col du Pillon pass road, just past Gsteig, on a hairpin bend. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 André Meier / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The climb up Col du Pillon from Gsteig is rewarded with impressive mountain scenery

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Cycling

Cycling region at a glance

The bike region of Gstaad is home to over 500 kilometres of GPS tours for mountain bikers, road cyclists and cyclists, with or without electric assistance. The cycling region is also characterised by various signposted routes, an e-bike charging system, specialised bike accommodation, two pump tracks and other services. Gstaad is first and foremost a destination for visitors wishing to ride on technically moderate routes while combining their sporting activities with typically "gstaad-like" experiences.

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Cycling in Gstaad

A mountain biker descends the mountain on a trail.

Action-packed program on the mountain bike.

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Moritz Ablinger / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Mountain bike

Gstaad has a varied range of mountain biking routes on offer that are suitable for beginners as well as more pleasure and sports-oriented cross-country and all-mountain riders. Whether with an electric mountain bike or without motorised assistance. It has steep climbs, leisurely flat sections along a mountain stream or beautiful single trails, the varied topography guarantees a unique biking experience for every riding style.

Road Bike

Gstaad is still an insider’s tip for all roadcyclistes, who want to ride amid Alpine scenery along a range of routes while still having a good time. Discover the many varied tours around Gstaad from May to October. The range of routes on offer is immense – and includes wide mountain pass roads, narrow side roads and stretches that take you over the cantonal border.

Four racing cyclists riding along the Gstaad Promenade at sunset.

The Gstaad holiday region offers a plethora of options for keen cyclists

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 GRAN FONDO CYCLING / GRAN FONDO CYCLING
Two cyclists ride on the road from Turbach back to Gstaad in summer. The Horneggli mountain can be seen in the background.

Short but scenic cycling tour into the Turbach Valley.

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Bicycle

Discover the diverse Alpine scenery in the region of Gstaad on two wheels, either the easy way with a little electronic support or without. The signposted routes with their varying degrees of difficulty provide exercise-lovers with the perfect opportunity to explore the superb highlights of the area. There are many battery-charging stations located in the different villages.

Gravel Bike

Gstaad is also worth a visit as a gravel bike region. The various valleys, the alpine landscapes and the varied routes offer a true gravel bike playground for all those who are not afraid of a few meters of altitude. And of course, in between, the pleasure aspect should not be ignored. From June to October, the diverse tours around Gstaad can be discovered. Whether on narrow side roads, natural alpine roads or easy trails - the range of routes offers a lot of fun on the gravel bike.

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Tim Bardsley-Smith / Tim Bardsley-Smith

Pumptracks & Family-Routes

Gstaad is well suited to younger and moderate cycling families. There are gentle routes for family outings, more challenging trails for more experienced mountain bike families and two pump tracks.

More about the cycling offer in the Gstaad vacation region