Loop from the Dürrenboden in the Bisistal
957 metres of ascent in a single climb: this loop starts at the Dürrenboden at the very head of the Bisistal at 856 metres and rises to 1,826 metres. 12.7 kilometres, five and a half hours and four refreshment stops along the route.
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Route description
The starting point is the Dürrenboden in the Bisistal, where the Gasthof Schönenboden stands right at the start. As early as kilometre 0.6 the Restaurant Schwarzenbach follows at Schwarzenbach, and shortly afterwards the path crosses the Muota.
The climb begins at once and does not let up until kilometre 5.8. Via the Oberer Schwarzenbach and the Chlus the route gains height steadily; the steepest passage is 34 per cent at kilometre 3.6. At kilometre 5.6 the highest point is reached at 1,826 metres.
The way back leads through the Rätschtal and crosses the Rätschtalerbach at kilometre 7.6. At kilometre 8.5 the Mittsten Hütten invite you to a break, and at kilometre 10.2 the Vorder Hütten. Via the Risi and the Seeberg the loop closes back at the starting point.
The elevation range is 1,039 metres. Several sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear, and the 1,062 metres of ascent call for good fitness. The loop can be walked from June to October.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport into the Bisistal to the Dürrenboden stop. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Gasthof Schönenboden at the start, Restaurant Schwarzenbach at kilometre 0.6, Mittsten Hütten at kilometre 8.5 and Vorder Hütten at kilometre 10.2.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct