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The 14 switchbacks to the Breithorn – Breithorn Summit loop from Reckingen

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The 14 switchbacks to the Breithorn – Breithorn Summit loop from Reckingen

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(120)

1,184

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The 14 switchbacks to the Breithorn – Breithorn Summit loop from Reckingen

07:49

78.2km

2,420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.5 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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27.5 km

Grengiols Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little mountain village, quaint houses and steep streets, absolutely worth seeing.

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37.2 km

The 14 switchbacks to the Breithorn

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This increase is definitely tough! A reasonable Berg translation makes sense here, with my 1x11 circuit I reached my limits here. At least one can easily understand when it is …

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39.7 km

Breithorn Summit

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As compensation for all the hardships of the ascent, the Breithorn offers a magnificent view over the mountains and glaciers of Valais. The area on the mountain could well serve …

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39.7 km

Stoneman stamp station Breithorn

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After a seemingly endless climb with an average gradient of 15%, you have reached the stamping point on the Breithorn at 2451m altitude. Don't be surprised, there is no large overview board like at the other stations.

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55.3 km

Old Bridge in Binn

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A beautiful building to look at, the stone arched bridge over the Binna from 1564. Next to the bridge there is the Restaurant zur Brücke as a good place to stop.

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55.3 km

Schmidighischere Village and Stone Bridge

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A beautiful place with a beautiful bridge, the stone arched bridge over the Binna River dating from 1564. Next to the bridge is the Restaurant zur Brücke, a good place to stop for a bite to eat.

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56.7 km

Twingi Gorge

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A beautiful and easily navigable road through the gorge – it's incredible what was achieved in "road construction" here. There's always something new to discover: waterfalls, magnificent views into the …

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64.6 km

Ernen

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Many old and picturesque houses line the large stone fountain in the middle of Ernen's village square. Their foundations are mostly made of stone and adorned with detailed frescoes, while …

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69.0 km

Viewpoint

78.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

13.7 km

10.5 km

7.87 km

7.05 km

280 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

27.8 km

7.86 km

7.30 km

2.37 km

1.76 km

306 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

14°C

16 %

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The 14 switchbacks to the Breithorn – Breithorn Summit loop from Reckingen

Grengiols Village

The 14 switchbacks to the Breithorn

Breithorn Summit

Stoneman stamp station Breithorn

Old Bridge in Binn

Schmidighischere Village and Stone Bridge

Twingi Gorge

Ernen

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