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Pochtenfall Waterfall – Griesalp loop from Kiental

Hard

4.4

(5)

32

riders

Pochtenfall Waterfall – Griesalp loop from Kiental

01:58

18.2km

760m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.26 km for 672 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.72 km

28% Steep Ascent and Rapids at Chiene River Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Who is at that point with the bike should know exactly what he is getting into the 28% incline are no joke a lot of fun

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2

4.96 km

The witches' cauldron owes its name to an old legend. According to this legend, a witch lived in the Griesschlucht, who demanded tolls for passing through the gorge. One day, …

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3

5.35 km

Europe's Steepest Postbus Route

Highlight • Structure

With 28% gradient the steepest post bus route in Europe, impressive!

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4

5.64 km

Pochtenfall Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Pochtenfall is somewhat hidden, but it is the largest waterfall in the gorge.

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5

6.41 km

Hotel-Pension Waldrand-Pochtentalp

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6

6.83 km

Griesalp

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The journey by postal bus through the beautiful Kiental valley is a highlight in itself. For those who prefer not to take the bus up steep climbs along narrow roads …

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7

14.5 km

Tschingelsee Delta

Highlight • Natural

A lake created by a debris flow, but is no longer really a lake, as it fills up with sand.

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B

18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

3.36 km

2.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

4.31 km

1.50 km

902 m

289 m

156 m

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Monday 19 October

16°C

7°C

26 %

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