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©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Moritz Ablinger / Région de vacances Gstaad
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B8 Berschel route

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Scenic bike route from Gruben near Gstaad to Alp Berschel and back over Schönried to Gruben.
The moderately difficult route mostly runs on single-trails.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 1:40 h
  • Distance 10,8 km
  • 490 m
  • 490 m
Tags
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Round trip
  • Scenic
  • Cross Country
  • Enduro

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Update: 19.10.2025

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The route starts at Schulhaus Gruben uphill and then immediately the first turn left onto the «Berschelstrasse». After about 800 meters, the road leads sharply right onto gravel. There is a barrier there which can be opened easily. The path gets steeper and ends at the highest point on Alp «Berschel» with breathtaking views.

From there, the descent begins towards «Haldis Bärgli», still on the gravel road. As soon as the path rises slightly again and passes the hut, the route climbs right along the trail through the forest and then turns left onto the single trail. At the next junction, turn left again onto the "Horevorschessweg" and "Wittereweg" down to Schönried. Some technical skills are required in places, but the route is mostly easy to ride. The route continues to the valley station «Horneggli» in Schönried, then on the «Grubenstrasse» and over the «Cheserystrasse» left back to Schulhaus Gruben.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is conveniently accessible by train or car from the Lake Thun region, Lake Geneva area, and Greyerz region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. The main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the MOB railway (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous postal bus lines.

    On the Arrival and Public Transport page on gstaad.ch, you will find detailed arrival information.

  • From Schönried station by bike to Schulhaus Gruben (5 minutes).

  • Parking lot at Schönried station

  • Gruben – Berschel – Haldis Bärgli – Schönried – Gruben

  • This route is not marked on the terrain. Use GPS.

  • Mountain bike, weather-appropriate clothing and equipment, repair kit and first aid kit.

  • Combine the route with a small picnic. There are many restaurants in Schönried where you can have lunch or dinner after the route.
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Experience
  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 1601 M
Minimum altitude 1154 M