Mattmark bike circular route
Easy
1h
7914m
Loop
+54m
-54m
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Description
South of the Saastal valley is the largest embankment dam in Europe, the Mattmark Dam. The lake circuit is a popular circular route with a high ...
The bike route starts directly at the Restaurant Mattmark at the dam. First, it goes through the pedestrian tunnel to the right side of the lake. At the end of the reservoir is Distelalp, from where the route leads back to the reservoir on the left side of the lake via a narrower path. Be careful when crossing streams.
Difficult sections
Smaller obstacles like roots and small stones that can be ridden over. Soil may be loose in places and there may be erosion damage. Tight turns, but no hairpin turns. Gradient up to 40%. Riding requires care and attention, but no special skill.