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Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

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Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

03:04

40.3km

1,680m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 918 m for 35.3 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 36.3 km for 3.16 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Waterfall Water Refill Point

Highlight • Waterfall

If the water runs out: Here you can access relatively harmless. On such tours I like to take a small water filter with me (as an attachment for the drinking bottle), then I am on the safe side.

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14.0 km

Descent Towards Ulrichen

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Very well-developed road, nice curve radii and always remember not to drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.....

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15.0 km

Hairpin Bends of Nufenen Pass

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Great pass, very idyllic.

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17.4 km

Nufenen Pass

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Great pass, less traffic than at Furka

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20.0 km

View of the Nufenen Pass Valley

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Great pass - it can be quite a stretch from the direction of Furka... I've always had headwinds so far 🙄

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28.3 km

Nufenen Pass

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The Nufenen Pass is at an altitude of 2,480 meters, making it the highest Alpine pass in Switzerland. Among cyclists it is considered one of the toughest. The restaurant is …

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36.1 km

The Ticino flows through the Val Bedretto and is fed by numerous mountain streams on its way through the valley. The picturesque Bedretto Valley stretches from the Nufenen Pass to Airolo - and offers you a lot of hiking fun.

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

278 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

278 m

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Sunday 5 July

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4°C

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Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

Through Val Bedretto

Waterfall Water Refill Point

Descent Towards Ulrichen

Hairpin Bends of Nufenen Pass

Nufenen Pass

View of the Nufenen Pass Valley

Nufenen Pass

Bedretto Valley

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