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title: "Isenthal Bike - 403 SchweizMobil"
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description: "Along the Path of Switzerland, you reach Isleten, where the ascent begins with a fascinating view of Lake Uri. Further into the valley, you will see the beautiful mountain village of Isenthal, where in 1820 the then last bear in Switzerland was shot after a wild hunt. After the village of Isenthal, follow the gently rising road to St. Jakob. It then becomes a little steeper through romantic mountain forests and alpine meadows to Chimiboden. Only in the innermost part of the valley does the route show its teeth. The alpine path to the highest point of the route, Hinter Alp, is steep and rough. At the cozy alpine hut, enjoy the view and local delicacies. Refreshed, you now take the descent under your wheels. The singletrail after the Gossalp junction will delight you. Along the cool Isenthalerbach, follow the ascent route back to the village exit. The singletrail over Birchi rewards you at the Chäppeli viewpoint with a unique view of Lake Uri. Enjoy a short break here before setting off on the winding descent along Isenthalerstrasse.NoteThe route is continuously marked with No. 403."
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Isenthal Bike - 403 SchweizMobil
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- 49.15 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Great panorama
- Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the last Swiss bear. The route to Isenthal, located high above Lake Lucerne, is technically and physically demanding and a challenge for experienced riders.

Along the Path of Switzerland, you reach Isleten, where the ascent begins with a fascinating view of Lake Uri. Further into the valley, you will see the beautiful mountain village of Isenthal, where in 1820 the then last bear in Switzerland was shot after a wild hunt. After the village of Isenthal, follow the gently rising road to St. Jakob. It then becomes a little steeper through romantic mountain forests and alpine meadows to Chimiboden. Only in the innermost part of the valley does the route show its teeth. The alpine path to the highest point of the route, Hinter Alp, is steep and rough. At the cozy alpine hut, enjoy the view and local delicacies. Refreshed, you now take the descent under your wheels. The singletrail after the Gossalp junction will delight you. Along the cool Isenthalerbach, follow the ascent route back to the village exit. The singletrail over Birchi rewards you at the Chäppeli viewpoint with a unique view of Lake Uri. Enjoy a short break here before setting off on the winding descent along Isenthalerstrasse.

**Note**
The route is continuously marked with No. 403.

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- 5:30 h
- 49.15 km
- 1,350 m
- 1,350 m
- 434 m
- 1,769 m
- 1,335 m
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- Start: Altdorf, Station
- Destination: Altdorf, Station

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Pavements

Street (26%)

Asphalt (37%)

Gravel (1%)

Trail (30%)

Path (5%)

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Directions

Altdorf - Isleten - Isenthal - St. Jakob - Chimiboden - Gossalp - Hinter Alp - Gossalp - Steinhüttli - Bielrüti - Isenthal - Isleten - Altdorf

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Drive from the A2 motorway and from Axenstrasse towards Altdorf, then take the turn-off to the station.

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**Parking**Paid parking at Altdorf station.

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**Public transportation**Take the bus or train to Altdorf station. This is the starting point for this route.

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Author

Uri Tourismus AG

Organization

Bikegenoss Zentralschweiz

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