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

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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: October 8, 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

27.9 km

7.86 km

7.16 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 8 October

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2°C

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Comments

September 22, 2023,Stoneman Glaciara erster Tag

Started at the Tunetsch campsite towards Grengiols and then the long climb to the Breithorn.
The path is usually in the forest, or like here in the fog.
There was little visibility at the top, so we set off on the long descent towards Binn to the checkpoint. The weather then got better and you could feel your fingers again …

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August 14, 2022,Stoneman Glaciara 🇨🇭 Tag 2🥈🚵‍♂️🌤🌥☁️

Today the king's stage was announced with the ascent to the Breithorn high, about 1700hm in one go. First 10km down the road to yesterday's terminus. Then the actual tour started. The first 400hm were still on asphalt, nice and relaxed to drive. But then it turned into gravel, less than 200m further the first gear was engaged with which …

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July 23, 2023,Stoneman Glaciara Teil1

Once again I couldn't say "no" and so I ended up with Komooter Christian in Switzerland for the Stoneman Glaciara. First impression is "Endgeil". High mountains, gorges, valleys, beautiful views, long trails and climbs 😁. Everything included. The houses and villages there seem to have stood still in time 😍 just a dream 🤩👍🏻. Unfortunately, the hardships were too high …

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September 6, 2022,Stoneman Glaciara Teil Eins

The best thing I've ever done on bike tours

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August 14, 2022,Stoneman Glaciara Silber 2. Etappe

Made!!! In the truest. sense of the word. My 3rd Stoneman this year. A new champ at the Grand Tour 2022. I have now ridden all 5 Stoneman. I am very happy about this success. Extra HM and km were also there today.😎😏😃

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July 16, 2025,Stoneman Glaciara Bike Tag 1

After the Stoneman Silver Hike, the Silver Stoneman Bike was to follow.
The weather was perfect, a beautiful mix of sun and clouds, and not too warm.
The start was at 9:00 a.m. in Mörel.
Right at the beginning of the day, the ascent to the Breithorn was on the agenda. With a break and short photo stops, we managed …

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July 27, 2026,Stoneman Glaciara 🇨🇭 - Tag 1 von 2

Today, from SportResort Fiesch, we first took the train to Grengilos and from there quite a long - and quite steep uphill to the 1st checkpoint (Breithorn 2451m). At the Binn reservoir, I sailed sovereignly past checkpoint 2, which however I only noticed about 10km later. So back again and get the stamp😢. Something like this happens to me somehow …

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July 15, 2025,Tag 5🇨🇭🙃: Mörel - Breithorn - Oberwald

...From Mörel, we took a small detour via Grengiols to the Valais Breithorn. A nice, smooth descent over the Furggerchäller and through the Binntal Landscape Park to Ernen. Then we followed the Panoramaweg and the Rhone to Oberwald, and we're at our destination🥳. A wonderful landscape and route awaits you here.

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