Bike route 407: Lake Arni

After a short climb, you reach the historic Gotthard mule track, lined with beautiful dry stone walls and piles of loose stones, passing Vorder and Hinter Ried to Meitschligen. The gently ascending mountain road leads the route to the village of Gurtnellen, where two restaurants invite you to take a break. It then becomes steeper as you ride through the fascinating landscape, covered with species-rich dry meadows and rare orchids up to Heissigegg. There you will be rewarded with a wonderful view of the upper Reuss valley. The continuation takes you along a beautiful forest road to the picturesque Lake Arni, which offers picnic areas, fire pits, and restaurants for a lunch break – to circle the lake, however, you have to briefly part from your bike and take the path on foot. The descent on the somewhat steep, rough alpine path challenges brakes and suspension but will warm every biker's heart. Slightly shaken, you reach the hamlet of Intschi and then roll back along the cantonal road to Amsteg.