Unterbäch is a mountain village located in the Upper Valais region of Switzerland. The area is situated on a sunny high plateau, characterized by diverse Alpine scenery. Its terrain includes lush meadows, spruce and larch forests, and rocky ridges, providing varied landscapes for outdoor pursuits. Historic irrigation channels, known as Suonen, also form distinctive trails throughout the region, suitable for several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and more.
The Unterbäch region…
93
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4.7
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Average rating
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5.0
(1)
39
riders
47.9km
04:50
1,570m
1,570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
37
riders
35.7km
01:43
50m
50m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
30.5km
02:38
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
11
riders
35.7km
02:11
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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351
riders
36.1km
01:28
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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271
riders
82.8km
03:47
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
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141
riders
60.0km
03:00
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(3)
70
riders
47.0km
03:15
1,610m
1,610m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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217
riders
42.9km
04:48
1,580m
1,580m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.9
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105
riders
33.4km
04:08
1,380m
1,390m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(15)
99
riders
32.9km
02:43
890m
890m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(16)
82
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(14)
71
hikers
6.13km
01:43
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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79
hikers
14.4km
04:49
670m
670m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(6)
41
hikers
10.1km
03:04
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(4)
21
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
116
riders
33.3km
02:42
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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72
riders
44.1km
02:50
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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78
riders
34.0km
02:58
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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72
riders
34.1km
03:39
1,310m
1,300m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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43
hikers
9.80km
07:29
1,080m
1,080m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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41
hikers
10.7km
04:01
580m
580m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
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24
hikers
12.4km
06:01
930m
930m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(3)
14
hikers
12.5km
05:57
980m
980m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
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10
runners
6.45km
00:40
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
9.70km
01:36
630m
630m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5
runners
7.71km
00:48
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
9.71km
01:12
340m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Unterbäch offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Mountaineering, and Jogging. The region features 58 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests and skill levels.
More than 32,000 visitors have explored routes in Unterbäch on komoot. These routes have received over 2,100 ratings, with an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars.
Unterbäch features 40 hiking routes, ranging from easy walks to challenging mountain hikes. For detailed information and route suggestions, refer to the Hiking around Unterbäch guide and the Mountain Hikes around Unterbäch guide.
The Unterbäch region offers 9 mountain biking routes, including options for various skill levels. Specific routes and details can be found in the MTB Trails around Unterbäch guide.
Yes, Unterbäch has 4 touring cycling routes available. Cyclists can find suitable options in the Cycling around Unterbäch guide and the Traffic-free bike rides around Unterbäch guide.
Unterbäch offers routes suitable for beginners, including 2 easy mountain biking routes and various gravel biking options. The Gravel biking around Unterbäch guide provides details on less strenuous trails.
The region features several highlights, including historic irrigation channels known as Suonen, which offer unique trails. Panoramic views of the Bietschhorn are common, and the Hohegga lookout point provides extensive vistas of the village and surrounding mountains.
Access to trails in Unterbäch is facilitated by public transport options. For cyclists, bikes can be transported via cable car to Unterbäch or by chairlift to Brandalp, providing convenient starting points for tours.
Unterbäch is a mountain village, and facilities such as cafes and accommodation are available within the village. E-bike charging stations are also provided for convenience.
Komoot offers several guides for Unterbäch, including MTB Trails around Unterbäch, Hiking around Unterbäch, and Cycling around Unterbäch. Other guides cover specific sports like road cycling, gravel biking, and jogging.
The official website for Unterbäch is www.unterbaech.ch. This site provides further information about the region and its offerings.
For inquiries, Unterbäch Tourism can be contacted by phone at +41 27 934 19 28. This number connects directly to the local tourism office.

