Skill Loop Samnaun

The Skill Loop is designed as an independently rideable exercise circuit. The goal is a low-threshold access to riding technique, in which the most important basics are conveyed in a structured and practical manner. The implementation was carried out in collaboration with Graubünden Bike, the municipality of Samnaun, and the Samnaun guest information; Samnaun acts as a pilot municipality in Graubünden. 

Route guidance and access 

The circuit starts in Samnaun and mostly follows the existing valley loop or sections of the valley trail (Trail No. 22). The exercise sections are located on forest roads or easy singletrail terrain (S1). 

Learning stations at a glance 

The Skill Loop includes an information board, hints on bike settings, as well as eight core exercises. The stations are labeled as follows: 

- Info board / bike settings 

- Starting / stopping 

- Riding slowly 

- Riding curves 

- Riding downhill 

- Braking 

- Riding down steps 

- Shifting / pedaling 

- Rolling over obstacles 

Functionality 

At each station, a board informs about the goal and benefit of the exercise. Short videos are accessible via QR code, which explain the technique step by step; practicing takes place directly at the respective station or on the following route section.